Barbara Jean Ohradzansky

Barbara Jean Ohradzansky, 84, of Austin, Texas passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, from pneumonia after a decade long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born on March 27, 1942, to Marie and Martin Mullen, Barb grew up in Cleveland, Ohio with her sister Eileen. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved sister.

Barb and Jim met in high school and married in 1962. They first lived in Parma, Ohio, where Diane and David were born, then moved to Michigan in 1970, where Dan was born. The family settled in Austin in 1980. Barb worked as a bookkeeper and stayed busy supporting her children at their many activities over the years. Barb developed a love of bowling after her father, a professional bowler, was inducted into the Cleveland Bowling Hall of Fame. She and Jim competed in numerous bowling leagues and won several championships. She also enjoyed golf and even made a hole-in-one! Her love of sports grew into a passion for the Texas Longhorns, and she and Jim attended baseball, volleyball, and basketball games whenever they could. Barb loved bridge, bunco, dominoes, and family board games and puzzles. She and Jim enjoyed family cruises and trips to amusement parks. Her love of music also led them to visit Branson, Missouri several times to enjoy its musical shows.

Barb was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, since 1980. She volunteered as a Eucharistic Minister, helped count the Sunday offering, and served with the Mobile Loaves & Fishes ministry.

Barb is survived by Jim Ohradzansky, her devoted and loving husband of 64 years, her daughter Diane Sommo, son David Ohradzansky and his wife Tonja, son Dan Ohradzansky and his wife Lisandra. She is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild: grandson Joseph Sommo, granddaughter Emily Fohn, her husband Andy, and their son Walker, granddaughter Dr. Payton Swanzy and her husband Tristan, as well as other extended family members.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Julie Bilyeu and the teams of caregivers with Magnolia Hospice and Anointed Senior Living Austin for the wonderful care Barb received during her illness.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Barb’s favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, or Alzheimer’s Association would be appreciated.

A Funeral Mass will be held in Barb’s honor on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:00 am at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 10205 N FM 620, Austin, TX 78726. The Mass will be available for viewing from the St. Thomas More website at stmaustin.org/livestream.

Following Mass, everyone is invited to recess to the STM Columbarium for interment. A reception will follow, all are welcome.