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Barbara Baer Obituary
Barbara J. Baer, 90, formerly of Cragle Hill Road, Shickshinny, passed away early Thursday morning, Feb. 17, 2022, at Bonham Nursing Center, where she had resided for the past four years.
She was born Jan. 7, 1932, a daughter of the late Stanley and Margaret Roberts Sims, and was raised in Larksville. She married William E. Baer Sept. 10, 1949, and shared 68 years together until his passing on May 1, 2018.
A homemaker most of her life, her main interest was caring for her home and family. After raising her children, she had worked a few years at Ronnie Dress factory in Koonsville.
In addition to her husband, William, she was preceded in death by her sister, Gladys Gensel; and brother, William Sims.
She will be deeply missed by her family. Surviving are her four children, Margaret "Peggy" Jones and husband, Evan; Allan Baer; Linda Jones; and Gloria Hartman and husband, Edward, all of Shickshinny; grandchildren, Evan Jones III (Brittany), Robert Jones (Kim), Michelle White (Russ), Kenneth Jones (Irene), Julie Jones, Edward Hartman (Maria) and M. Hartman; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sisters, Janet Konopczyk (Joseph), Bear Creek, and Arlene Kollesar, Wilkes-Barre; and several nieces and nephews.
The family extend their sincere thanks to the staff at Bonham Nursing Center for the wonderful care she received.
Honoring Barbara's wishes, there will be no public viewing or calling hours.
The family will have a private graveside service in Sorber Cemetery at Reyburn, Shickshinny.
Arrangements are in the care of Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., Hunlock Creek.
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Michelle
June 21, 2024
Deb Knecht
February 21, 2022
Al and family,
May the wonderful memories of your mom, soon replace the pain of your loss.... May she Rest In Peace.
Ted and Barbara Fegal
February 21, 2022
We are so sorry for the loss of your mom.
Susan Minnick
February 20, 2022
So sorry for your loss.
Sue Baer
February 20, 2022
I´m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the whole family.
Julie
February 20, 2022
Back together again.
Deborah Williams
February 20, 2022
Peggy, Evan and family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one.
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