Lylia Barger

Lylia Barger, 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at her residence.

She was born in Logan County, Ohio on September 19, 1945, the daughter of the late Lowell Francis and Indenta Romaine (Branson) Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Robert (Marlene) Brown, Marilyn (Tom) Elliott, and Roger Brown.

On November 24, 1967, she married Lyle C. Barger in New Salem Lutheran Church, and he survives.

She is also survived by a daughter, Kaley (Matt) Bensman, two sons, Troy Barger, Reyse (Jessica) Barger, four grandchildren, Lyrehc, Grier, Deacon Bensman and Fox Barger, her siblings, Mona (Bud) Eichholtz, Donald "Butch" (Peggy) Brown of Bellefontaine, a brother-in-law, D'Wite Barger and sisters-in-law, Nada (Frey) Brown and Becky Barger, and many nieces and nephews.

Lylia graduated from Logan Hills High School in 1964 and spent 35 years at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, where she served as assistant director of the laboratory. She enjoyed shopping, playing cards, and belonging to several Bridge clubs. Above all, she cherished time with her family and her dogs.

There are no planned services.

Memorial contributions may be given to Logan County Animal Shelter, c/o LCSO, 284 County Road 32 South, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311 https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLAW4WJ4GS08G/checkout/TMF6AEQETD4B47FFCOPXK76F

EICHHOLTZ & DARING FUNERAL HOME, & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE, is honored to serve the ­­­Barger family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.eichholtzdaring.com

TFD