Obituary: Barbara Ann (Fritz) Tschopp, 91, Of Stratford

STRATFORD, CT — (From Dennis & D'Arcy Funeral Home): Barbara Ann (Fritz) Tschopp, 91, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024 at home with her husband by her side. She was born on September 25, 1932 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Paul and Naomi Fritz. She was the loving wife to Elwood (Woody) R Tschopp, and they shared 71 wonderful years of marriage together.

Barbara graduated from Allentown High School in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Following graduation she worked at the local phone company in Allentown. She met Woody by chance from the next door neighbor when she was 18 and the rest is history. The Tschopp's moved to Troy, NY when Woody served in the army in Korea.

They moved a few times in Connecticut from Ansonia to Norwalk and eventually moved to Stratford, Connecticut where they lived for over 40 years. She worked at Mountain Grove Cemetery in Bridgeport, CT for over 25 years before retiring.

Barbara loved living near the water, watching the boats sail by, and spending time with friends and family. Barbara and Woody were members of the Stratford United Methodist Church for over 40 years where they enjoyed volunteering and going to church every Sunday, until COVID when they continued watching the weekly services on the livestream.

Barbara had strong faith and read from her daily devotional guide that was kindly sent to her monthly from Stratford United Methodist Church, even after moving back to Norwalk to be closer to family.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her two sisters, Eleanor and Caroline and her brother Paul. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Buckett of Norwalk, CT and Patty (Richard) Woodroof of Charleston, South Carolina. She is also survived by her three grandchildren Jessica Buckett (Brent Morris), Stephen Buckett (Melissa) and Janine Dubois (Jared Kromer) whom she was proud of and loved very much. In addition, she is survived by her great-granddaughter Tillie Buckett, who brought her great joy and happiness as well as many nieces and nephews whom she still kept in touch with.

A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday May 4, 2024 at 4 p.m. at Stratford United Methodist Church in Stratford, CT.

In lieu of flowers, should you wish to donate in Barbara Tschopp’s memory, the family gratefully suggests Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Fairfield County - In Care of Hospice Department 22 Danbury Rd Wilton, CT 06897. To offer condolences or to share a memory, please visit www.dennisanddarcy.com.