Barbara worked for Fein & Glass Shoe Factory, Bernville, for 12 years, March Sportswear Inc., Edenburg, for 15 years and Globe Underwear Mill, Shoemakersville, for 13 years, retiring in 1998.

Following her retirement, she was a crossing guard in Shartlesville for 8 years.

Barbara enjoyed yard work and going to carnivals and parades. She enjoyed being outside.

Barbara is survived by one daughter, Hannah P. Schade, companion of David Hoke, Shartlesville and one son, George H. Schade, and his wife Debbie; one step-daughter, Patricia A. (Rickenbach), wife of Christopher Kissinger, Shoemakersville; one step-son, Kevin L. Rickenbach and his wife, Denise, Hamburg. Barbara is also survived by four grandsons: Randy Rickenbach, Logan Rickenbach, Ryan Konnick and Justin Schade; two granddaughters, Lauren Flamm and Kassandra Hoke; two great-grandsons, Ogden and Ian; and three step-sisters: Linda, Sandra and Cindy.

She was predeceased by a son, Michael L. Schade and her step-father Arthur T. Bashore.

Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 65 S. 4th Street Hamburg, PA 19526 (off street parking in rear). Burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Bernville. A viewing will be held in the funeral home Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., at the above address.

For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Dec. 21, 2014.

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Stacey Slifer

December 22, 2014

George and Hannah, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find peace in knowing that she is with her Lord and Savior. Sincerely, Stacey Slifer

carol schaeffer

December 22, 2014

although i didn't know her children, i know dennis's, and my condolences to the families!!!!!!!!!! sorry for your loss; thouhgts and prayers are with you during this difficult time!!!!!!!

Angie Henry

December 21, 2014

My sincerest condolences. She seemed to be lost without Dennis. I truly hope they are together again. My thoughts are with the family.

December 21, 2014

George & Hannah,

We were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. John and I are unable to travel at this time, John is recuperating from surgery. But please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

John & Linda Strohmenger, West End, NC

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