Barbara E. Liebrich

Barbara E. Liebrich, 83, of Port Charlotte passed away July 17, 2006. She was born September 30, 1922 in Cranston, R.I. to George and Lillian (Leicht) Liebrich. Barbara “Bobbie” played second base for the Rockford Peaches and Kenosha Comets in 1948 and was a manager-chaperone of the “Sallies” on the Rookie Touring Team in 1949 and 1950 for the All American Girls Professional Baseball League. Following her baseball career she became the chief accounting officer for a large manufacturing firm. After retiring she moved from Kalamazoo, MI to Pt. Charlotte in 1999. Barbara enjoyed golfing and the company of her friends. She will be missed by her brother Robert (Carol) of Cranston, RI; sisters Jean Liebrich of Cranston, RI and Ann Hays of Warwick, RI; friend Pat Barringer of Pt. Charlotte along with several nieces and nephews. Barbara was preceded in death by her brother George, Jr. A memorial service in celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at a later date in Rhode Island. Memorial donations maybe made to National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190. To express condolences to the family, please sign the online guest book.