Barbara Ann Leininger

Barbara Ann Leininger, age 84, of New Madison, OH passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Greenville, OH.

She was born on January 20, 1941 in Dayton, OH to the late Herman and Mary (Strader) Rutherford.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Leininger and brother and sister in law, David and Marcia Rutherford.

Those left to cherish Barbara's memory include her loving husband of 65 years, Donald Leininger; children, Deborah Leininger of New Madison and Michael (Sarah) Leininger of Arlington Heights, IL; and grandchildren, Jenna Leininger, Zachary (Emmy) Leininger, Megan Leininger, John Leininger, and Paul Leininger.

Barbara graduated from Fairmont High School in Kettering, Ohio and attended the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing. She had various jobs throughout her life but her favorite and most important job was taking care of her children and grandchildren. Barbara belonged to New Madison United Methodist Church. She enjoyed music, crocheting, sewing, quilting, and cooking.

Memorial contributions may be made to New Madison United Methodist Church, 149 N Main St, New Madison, OH 45346.

A visitation will be held from 1:00-4:00 PM on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville. 

Online condolences may be shared with her family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com.