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Barbara J. Nemshick, formerly a resident of Larksville and West Pittston, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Taylor.
Born in Hanover Township, she was the daughter of the late Bruce Bolen and Mary Powell Bolen Chabala.
Barbara was a graduate of Larksville High School, Class of 1958.
She served in the U.S. Army and was stationed at West Point Hospital, New York, and the 300th Field Hospital Unit in Wilkes-Barre. Barbara was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal.
She resided in New Jersey for many years before returning to Larksville 25 years ago.
She was a former member of St. Mary's Church, Plymouth.
Barbara was a wonderful mother and grandmother, centering her life around her family and her passion was spending time with her grandchildren. She was a selfless and generous person, always placing the needs of others before her own.
She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, Peter Nemshick.
Barbara is survived by her beloved children, daughter, Brenda Samony and her husband, Peter, Old Forge; and son, Peter Nemshick Jr. and his wife, Megan, West Pittston; granddaughter, Ella Nemshick; grandsons, Michael Samony and Ryan Nemshick; her cherished sister, Patricia Petroski, Linden, N.J.; and brothers, John Chabala, Union Beach, N.J.; and Bruce Bolen, Florida.
A funeral service will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Saturday from Andrew Strish Funeral Home, 11 Wilson St., Larksville, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in All Saints Parish, 66 Willow St., Plymouth.
Interment with military honors will follow in Hanover Green Cemetery, Hanover Township.
The family will receive family and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Compassionate Care Hospice for their kindness, care and compassion shown to Barbara during her visit.
Visit www.StrishFuneralHome.com for additional information.
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To the family of Barbara J. Nemshick, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure you will miss her dearly. Please find comfort in knowing one day we will see our loved ones again. John 6:40. Matthew 5:5.
Alphonso
January 20, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bruce and Tina Bolen
January 20, 2017
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS....
SINCERLY,
JOAN & FRANCIS YERMAL
January 20, 2017
Pete, Megan and family, Jim and I are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your dear Mother. She was such a kind person. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol Ravert
January 20, 2017
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