Barbara H. Klock

Barbara "Mama Hahn" Klock, of Deptford, NJ, went home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2025. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love, selflessness, compassion, and generosity. Barbara was born in Southwest Philadelphia on April 15, 1942, to James W. Brown and Emily E. Hinckle. She graduated from Bartram High School and went on to earn her degree from the Philadelphia College of Bible. She dedicated 25 years of service to the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office, retiring in 2009. Barbara formed many lifelong friendships during her time there and was fondly known for always having chocolate or a small pharmacy of medicine's on hand for her coworkers. Her true calling was in ministry. Barbara served as a Sunday School teacher and youth group leader for over 50 years. She began her service at Southwestern Presbyterian Church where she touched countless lives through her faithful service and was instrumental in leading many young people to Christ. Alongside her dear friend Cass Elder, she organized numerous youth trips and events centered around the love of God. Barbara cherished her upbringing in Southwest Philly, where she and her lifelong friend Barbara Richards made unforgettable memories—including dancing on American Bandstand. She carried that same joyful spirit into a lifetime of service to others. Barbara was deeply committed to helping those in need. She started a clothes closet at her children’s elementary school, filled shoeboxes with toiletries for the homeless, purchased and stocked backpacks for DYFS, and collected blankets for animal shelters. She was known to scour clearance racks for clothing to donate and clip coupons to leave for strangers in grocery stores. Barbara didn’t know how to be selfish—if someone was in need, she found a way to help. Though it became difficult for her to leave the house in recent years, Barbara made sure to attend the final service at her beloved New Sharon United Methodist Church in December 2024. That church held a very special place in her heart. Barbara is survived by her children, Todd A. Hahn (Erica) and Kristen E. Owen (Bill), and by her five beloved grandsons—Billy (Jordan), Joshua, Zackary, Cooper, and Spencer—who were the pride and joy of her life. She is also survived by her devoted caretakers, Dina, Winnie, and Amber, who provided loving care in her later years. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Emily, her brother, James and spouse Thomas Klock. Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life during the viewings on Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 6–8 PM, AND Friday, June 27, 2025 from 10–11 AM, followed by a service at 11 AM, all at Boucher Funeral Home, 1757 Delsea Drive, Deptford, NJ. Interment Woodbury Memorial Park, West Deptford on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 12noon. In honor of Barbara's generous spirit, and in lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Holy Angels, SVDP, 81 Cooper St., Woodbury NJ 08096. For condolences, please visit www.boucherfuneralhome.com.

Barbara H. Klock

April 15, 1942 - June 19, 2025