Photo courtesy of James B. Gaffney Funeral Home
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Nov 7, 1927 – Jan 29, 2016
Barbara V. "Fuzz" Harding, 88, of Pen Argyl, PA, passed away Friday, January 29th, at her residence.
Barbara was born in Pen Argyl, PA on November 7, 1927, a daughter of the late Alfred and Pearl (Grigg) Smith.
She was the widow of Douglas C. Harding, who passed away in 2000. Barbara and her late husband, Douglas, co-owned and operated the former Harding's Department Store in Pen Argyl, PA, from 1968 until 1999. Barbara was a 1945 graduate of Pen Argyl High School, where she was a majorette. She was also pictured as the Fairest of the Month in the Homefront Magazine when she was 18 years old. Barbara was known for her 20 year old geraniums that adorned her front porch every summer.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Pen Argyl since 1946.
Barbara is survived by two daughters, Valerie Viglione and her husband, Phil, and Dana Apgar and her husband, John, all of Pen Argyl; a brother, Thomas Smith, of Pen Argyl; 3 grandsons, Ryan Shafer and his wife, Nicole, Wade Shafer, and Philip Viglione; 2 great granddaughters, Mackenzie Shafer and Macie Weber; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lorraine Poust and Joyce Fehr, and one brother, Richard Smith.
Funeral services will be held at Grace United Methodist Church, 404 E. Mountain Ave., Pen Argyl, PA, at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, February 3rd, with Rev. John Pfeil and Rev. Ronald Shipman officiating. Friends are invited to call Wednesday 10 - 11:30 AM in the church. Burial will be held in Fairview Cemetery, Pen Argyl, PA. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James B. Gaffney Funeral Home, Pen Argyl, PA. Online condolences may be made at gaffneyparsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blue Mountain Community Library, 216 S. Robinson Ave. Pen Argyl, PA 18072.
Valerie and Family,
My deepest condolences on your Mom's passing. She was such a lovely woman and how well I remember shopping for clothes at the store as I was growing up. May you find peace and comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of her. Sincerely,
Jamie Severson
February 15, 2016
Valerie, Dana and families,So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. She was a sweet loving lady and we always enjoyed talking with her. You're all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Terry and Bonnie Wagner
February 03, 2016 | Win Gap, PA
Valerie, Dana, and families,
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved mother. I always enjoyed seeing her at the store. She was so gracious and helpful. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maria Cascario
February 01, 2016
Valerie, Dana, and families
So sorry for the loss of your mother.
May God hold you close at this most
difficult time and may He help you
keep the precious memories in your
hearts forever. Prayers to all the
families.
Tom McWilliams
February 01, 2016 | Nazareth, PA
So very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a lovely lady. May you feel God's comfort.
Denny & Cathy Williams DeEsch
January 31, 2016 | The Villages, FL
Valerie and Phil, So sorry to hear about your mom's death. Our prayers will be with you at this time.
David & Louise Edelman
January 31, 2016 | Wind Gap, PA
Valerie, Dana and Famlies,
Sending sympathy in the passing of your Mother. We always loved to talk to her and your Father whenever we would stop into their store or when we would see them around Pen Argyl. She was a lovely lady. Prayers are being sent your way.
Karen Knapp Mengel
January 31, 2016 | Dover, DE
Valerie, Dana, and families,
Our prayers are with you during this time. Your mom was a wonderful, classy person who always made one feel special. She is with Our Lord watching over all.
Our sincerest sympathy
AJ and MaryKay
January 31, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all the families.
Gail Pfeiffer
January 31, 2016 | Pen Argyl, PA
