Barbara Kowal Wilson, 63, of Oakland, passed away on March 24, 2021. Born in Ridgewood, she lived in Paramus before moving to Oakland.

A parishioner of St. Mary's RC Church, Pompton Lakes, Barbara served as a Euchristic Minister for many years. Barbara began her career with Organon Pharmaceutical in Union, and later worked for Hoffmann-LaRoche, Nutley, for 30 years, retiring as Senior Director of Regulatory Drug Affairs. Barbara had a great love of animals and competed in many horse competitions.

Wife of the late Donald Wilson, who passed away in 2017. Barbara is survived by several cousins, relatives and friends.

Funeral Tuesday, 10 AM at St. Mary's RC Church, 17 Pompton Ave., Pompton Lakes. Kindly meet at the church. Interment, George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Arrangements under the direction of the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton.

In lieu of flowers, donations made to St. Mary's RC Church, 17 Pompton Ave., Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442, in memory of Barbara, would be greatly appreciated.