Barbara M. O'Maley
January 29, 1938 ~ October 28, 2020
Barbara M. O’Maley, 82, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 28, 2020. Barbara was born in Indianapolis on January 29, 1938 to the late Herman and Margaret (Davey) Kasper. On April 27, 1963 Barbara wed the late James F. O’Maley.
Barbara was a graduate of St. Agnes Academy. She then went on to earn an Associate degree in home economics from Mt. St. Joseph College in Cincinnati. Barbara loved children, which led her to own her own daycare and preschool called “Babes In The Woods”; Barbara retired in 2005 after caring for children for over 30 years.
Barbara was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church in Beech Grove where she was active in the Altar Society. Barbara loved gardening and working in her yard, collecting gnomes, creating stained glass, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, and ultimately spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Barbara will be remembered as a very caring woman; her gentle nature will be greatly missed by all of those who loved her.
Along with her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, James F. O’Maley and her siblings, Bernard Kasper and Phyllis Costello.
Survivors include her children, Michael (Melissa) O’Maley, Steve (Kelli) Klaiber, and Bryan (Shari) O’Maley; her brother, Michael (Pat) Kasper; her grandchildren, Klancy, Jordon, Jake, Lilli, Colleen, Ella, and Davin; and her 4 great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. in Nativity Catholic Church, 7225 Southeastern Avenue, Indianapolis. Visitation will be held in the church on Thursday prior to the celebration of mass from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Inurnment will follow the celebration of mass at Calvary Cemetery, where Barbara will be laid to rest next to James. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s Child Center, 901 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202; envelopes will be provided at the church on Thursday. Please visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to leave an online condolence for Barbara’s family.
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Sending our deepest condolences to you and your family. There are no words to mend your heartache but we are praying for your comfort and peace
So very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy. Barb was a great tennis player, I’ve heard! She was an AWESOME blessing to the Klaiber family. May the angels (and Jim) greet you Barb, at Heavens gate!
So sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. I met her at Rosegate and enjoyed talking with her. God Bless her.
One of the kindest ladies I ever knew! She will be greatly missed. Sending love and prayers to the family.
We remember Miss Barbara when Keith attended Babe’s in the Woods preschool in 1980. She was always so kind and helpful to him. I always wondered how she knew he was smart! He ended up as a chemistry major at IUPUI. He died from Duchennes muscular dystrophy in 1999. Carol Kruszewski
I took Communion to Barbara at Rosegate for several years. She was a kind and lovely lady. I enjoyed seeing her at service and visiting with her in her apartment. My condolences to those who loved her.
The funeral mass will be available to watch at http://www.nativityindy.org
Thank you for sharing this memory. The funeral mass will be available at http://www.nativityindy.org
She enjoyed the opportunity to receive communion. The funeral Mass will be available at http://www.nativityindy.org
She loved the entire Klaiber family! The funeral Mass will be available at http://www.nativityindy.org
Thank you. The funeral Mass will be available at http://www.nativityindy.org
Mike and Missy — Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike, my thoughts and prayers are with you Missy, Coleen and the rest of your family. I have fond memories of your Mom and Dad – they were great football party hosts! May they rest in peace, reunited in Heaven. Mike Murphy, R’86
Thank you Mike! They loved celebrating in big ways, and enjoyed having you in their home.