Barbara J. Bonini

Barbara J. Bonini, 75, of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on November 13, 1949, in New York, New York to Joseph D. and Elizabeth (Franzis) Bonini.

Barbara is survived by several close friends: Donna Hansen, Beth Haley, and Bonnie Low. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Eileen Master.

Barbara graduated with her Bachelor’s degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville and her Master’s degree from Indiana State University. She worked as a Special Education Teacher and Educational Diagnostician for the Covered Bridge Special Education District from 1978 to 2009. She taught at Terre Haute North, West Vigo High School, Deming Elementary School, Rosedale, and Riverton-Parke. She loved her work and retired after 31 years of dedication to her students and their families. Barbara was also a fixture at Rogers Jewelers for over 20 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and regular attended Bible Study at several other parishes in Terre Haute. Barbara was a foodie and loved to try new foods and new restaurants. She was an avid reader. She also loved to visit her childhood home on the East Coast, going to the beaches on the Jersey Shore whenever she could.

Barbara will be laid to rest next to family in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Springfield, Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wabash Activity Center, 300 S. 5th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807.