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Barbara Silfies Obituary
A lifelong educator, Barbara earned her bachelor's degree from Shippensburg University and her master's from East Stroudsburg University. She taught in the Northampton Area School District for over 35 years, where she inspired countless students as both a classroom and instructional support teacher.
Barbara lived a life full of compassion, creativity, and service. She was an active member of Christ Church of Bath, U.C.C., where she sang in the choir, served on the ministry council, and helped lead ushering services. She also volunteered at soup kitchens and worked the election polls. Known for her kindness and talent, she sewed handmade toys, crafted t-shirt blankets, and baked treats for family and friends.
She found great joy in traveling the world with Gary, attending Broadway shows, and gathering with friends and former colleagues. Above all, Barbara cherished time with her family-especially her beloved grandchildren.
She will be deeply missed by her husband, Gary; daughter, Leigh A. Lance (Jake); son, Jacob A. Silfies; stepsons, Chad M., Ryan P., Eric M., and Kyle P. Gumlock (Blaine Butler); siblings, Jean L. Roberts, Sherwood W. Silfies Jr., and Michael E. Silfies; grandchildren, Thomas and Ivan Lance, and Keaton, Jonas, and Tessa Gumlock; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Andrea Cleary.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 250, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Nancy (McBride) & Glenn Meyer
October 25, 2025
What can I say.. My heart broke when I read that Barbie had passed. She was a great friend through the years .. many laughs & wonderful memories.
We both cried when she left for Shippensburg.
Heaven surely has gained an angel. Love you Barb
Jennie and Kaz
October 21, 2025
Your family and friends will miss you. You will forever be our Barbie.
Arden Courts old Orchard Easton
Marianne Sweitzer
October 20, 2025
Gary and family,
I only knew Barb thru a mutual friend. She was such a special person to my friend and I was in Barbs presents a few times which I truly enjoyed. She was a lovely person. My thoughts and prayers are with Gary and his family.
Mark
October 20, 2025
Dear Gary & family,
So sorry for your loss. You´re in our thoughts & prayers.
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Mark & Ingrid Buzsics
Barbara Carrington
October 19, 2025
Barb was a dear friend and colleague. Since our paths crossed professionally, a friendship developed and blossomed into a long lasting bond. The bond flourished in our retirement years during monthly lunch gatherings with other friends.She will be deeply missed. My deepest sympathies to Gary, Leah, Jakob and extended family
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Sue and Larry Christoff
October 19, 2025
Heaven surely gained a very special angel in Barb. Our sympathy to her loved ones
Susan Drych
October 18, 2025
I have known Barbie since childhood. We lived across the street from each other. We lost touch with each other for a time but reconnected years ago. She was a very thoughtful and loving person and I am not proud that I didn't keep in touch with her the last couple of years. Rest in peace Barbie
Linda Heffintrayer
October 18, 2025
Gary and family Sorry for you loss I knew Barbie from Sunday school and on the choir She was fun to be with RIP Barbie.
Loraine Russo
October 18, 2025
Gary and Family:
Barbara was a wonderful, fun loving, true friend. We will truly miss her. Our love and prayers go out to you. I'm happy that we will always have photos of memories with her. May God's peace which passes all understanding be with you. With all of our love and prayers,
Loraine and Joe
Scarlet Erdosy
October 17, 2025
I was so sad to learn of Barbie´s passing. She was my first childhood friend and I have many precious memories of her and her family when we grew up in Bath.
RIP, dear childhood friend.
Love, Scarlet
Gina Giunta Sharer
October 17, 2025
It is with deep sadness that I read of you passing. I grew up with Barb in Bath and we went to school together for 12 years. My sympathy to her family and friends. RIP Barb NAHS Class of 1966
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