Rosalyn Deutch Barber was born on October 2, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri, to her loving parents, Julius and Bessie Rothman, and passed away on October 6, 2025. She was 87 years old.
One of the great joys of Rosalyn’s young life was the summers she spent at Camp Hawthorn (now Camp Sabra), where she would later become a camp counselor. After graduating from University City High School, she studied for a time at the University of Missouri, Columbia.
In 1958, Rosalyn and Jerome Deutch were married and started a family with addition of their son, Jeff. Sadly, Jerome died within three years. With her new head of household responsibilities, Rosalyn attended classes to become proficient in computer programming and started her new career as a programmer and analyst with Wagner Electric. Later she joined Ozark Airlines on the data processing team, transitioning for a brief time to TWA when they acquired Ozark. Following her time with TWA, Rosalyn worked for several local firms.
While at Ozark, Rosalyn met George Barber when they worked together on systems revisions and additions. Several years later, George (by then a widower) asked Rosalyn to lunch and a movie. They became steady companions and were married in 1990.
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Rosalyn was a life member of Hadassah and a generous contributor to other charities. While with the airlines, Rosalyn took frequent advantage of the travel benefits to see America and various foreign countries. She always enjoyed returning to the arts and crafts shops of the Delmar Loop, attending the winter ice carnival, and a stop at Fitz’s Root Beer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Dorothy and Marsha, and brother Lawrence. Rosalyn leaves behind her beloved husband, George, adoring son, Jeff Deutch, and his wife, Jana, and devoted granddaughter, Jesse. Additionally, she leaves a niece and nephew, two cousins, seven stepchildren. 13 step grandchildren, and 11 step great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at United Hebrew Cemetery, 7855 Canton Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63130, on October 12, 2025, at 2:00 pm.
Shiva will take place at the Barber Residence, 1515 Pepperwood Dr, St. Louis, Missouri, 63146, on October 12, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are welcome to the Alzheimer’s Association or the charity of your choice.
A Berger Memorial Service
