Barbara Jean Ashby, 63, of North Beach passed away April 24, 2014 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick. She was born January 24, 1951 in Cheverly to Jack Eugene and Evelyn (Benesh) Black. Barbara was raised in Kentland, and attended Bladensburg High School, graduating in 1969. She was employed with the United States Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. Barbara married Robert Michael Ashby on October 10, 1975 and they made their home in North Beach, where she was primarily a homemaker. Barbara enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles, sports, and spending time with her family, and her pets.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Barbara is survived by her husband Robert M. Ashby, a daughter Lori Marie Ashby of Edgewater, a son Wayne Eugene Ashby of North Beach, and a brother Raymond Black of Huntingtown.