Photo courtesy of Alloway Funeral Home, Inc - Merchantville
Merchantville, New Jersey
Apr 10, 1942 – Nov 16, 2020 (Age 78)
On November 16, 2020, age 78, (nee Sikorski) of Pennsauken, NJ. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony J., Jr. and loving mother of Anthony J., III (Michele) DeFranco, Denise Slawinski (Richard) and Christine McGinley (Anthony Barone). She is also survived by 4 loving grandchildren Vanessa, Joseph, Andrew and Maximilian; 3 brothers Robert, Edward and Paul Sikorski and 2 sisters Janet Schwarz and Cathy Koestel. Barbara worked for the Pennsauken School System for 41 years retiring as the secretary for the athletic director at Pennsauken High School. She was a member of the Merchantville Women's Club, past president of St. Peter's Altar and Rosary Society, a Eucharistic Minister at St. Peter Church and a former CCD teacher. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Monday evening from 7:00-8:00 PM in the Alloway Funeral Home 315 E. Maple Avenue Merchantville, NJ. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM in St. Peter Church Merchantville, NJ. Interment will follow in Arlington Cemetery Pennsauken, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Peter Church.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, social distancing will be in place and face masks are required to enter the funeral home and church. Guests are asked to please return to their cars after paying their respects so others may do the same.
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jane luizza
April 14, 2021 | Penn Squirm, NJ | Friend
My condolences goes out to ur family. I just found out about her passing in the paper. I remember ur mother from Pennsauken High School. I used to work at the high school in the main office as the receptionist. When I was in high school class of 96. Ur mom was a very nice lady. So sorry for ur loss my deepest condolences goes out to ur family. R.I.P.
Jennifer Waibel
December 05, 2020 | Pennsauken, NJ | Coworker
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the God of comfort and tender mercies be with you and your family during this difficult period.
J
November 26, 2020
What a wonderful lady. As secretary to the Athletic Director, Barbara was an ambassador of kindness to the student-athletes and coaches of Pennsauken High School. Barbara genuinely loved her job and cherished making a contribution to such a dynamic fast moving organization. Rest In Peace my friend.
Billy Wright
November 25, 2020 | Newark, DE | Coworker
I miss ya already Gram but I am so happy you are no longer suffering. I will strive everyday to be as wonderful of a person as you were. You were such a light on this earth, I know you’re up in heaven dancing with pop pop. Love you so much. Xo, Vanessa
Vanessa Clifford
November 23, 2020 | Collingswood, NJ | Grandchild
The Dubler family offers their sincere condolences to Chris - Anthony - Denise and the rest of Barbara's family. May she rest in peace.
Andrew Dubler
November 23, 2020 | Woodstown, NJ | Friend
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
William Wright
November 23, 2020 | Newark, DE
Barbara was such a genuine lady. I always enjoyed a laugh with her and she would light up a room with her smile. Sending prayers and condolences to her family. RIP Barb!
Al Makowski
November 22, 2020 | Ocean City, NJ | Teacher
I was a teacher at Pennsauken High School. I thought very highly of Barbara. She was always helpful and kind. I 'm very sorry for your loss.
Nancy Whomsley
November 22, 2020 | Marlton, NJ | Coworker