Barbara Anne Dougherty (née Ihnat) was born Saturday, October 6, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio .
she died Saturday, October 22, 2016. her recorded age was 65.
A Memorial Service for Barbara Anne Dougherty will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2001 Northwest Blvd., Columbus with Rev. Steve Wachtman officiating. Friends will be received from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Barbara was born on October 6, 1951 in Columbus to the late Emil F. and Nancy (Watterson) Ihnat, and was married to the late Herbert L. Dougherty. She passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Arlington Court Skilled Nursing. She was 65. Barbara was a member of the Whetstone HS Class of '69 where she was active in vocal music, continued on to Bachelor Degrees in Music Education and also Music Performance, and then a Master of Arts in Music, all from OSU. She also was certified to teach students with special needs, and taught for the State of Ohio, Franklin County, and then Columbus City Schools. She was involved with many choral groups and opera, performing throughout the US and Europe. Barbara was active in Girls Scouts continuing as a camp counselor and camp director for many years. She was also a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was very active and sang in the choir. She is survived by her brothers, Tom and Bill Ihnat; and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2001 Northwest Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43212 in her memory. Online condolences to www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com.