Barbara M. Matthias

Barbara M. Matthias obituary, Germansville, PA

Barbara M. Matthias

Barbara Matthias Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 27, 2025.
Barbara M. "Barb" Matthias, 73, of Germansville, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Alfred A. and Grace B. (Zellner) Horn. Barbara graduated from Northwestern Lehigh High School and later graduated from Lehigh County Community College with a degree in licensed practical nursing. For over 20 years, she was an LPN at Cedarbrook, Allentown, until retiring. She was a faithful member of Heidelberg Union Church, Slatington, where she was involved in many church activities. Barbara enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with family, relatives and friends over the years. Survivors: Sister, Linda Moyer of Germansville; nephew, Edwin "Sonny" Moyer of Lehighton; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by brothers, Jeffery and Alfred "Bill" Horn, and a nephew, Mark Moyer. Services: Celebration of life, 11 A.M. Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Heidelberg Union Church, 5187 Irvin Rd., Slatington, PA 18080. Call 10-11 A.M. in the church. The Rev. Michelle G. Funk will officiate and the interment will be at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made in her memory to the church. Arrangements by Kevin E. Hunsicker Funeral Home Inc., Slatedale.

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June 20, 2025

Dawn Kolb/Rex posted to the memorial.

June 2, 2025

Bonnie posted to the memorial.

May 28, 2025

Bonnie Bleiler posted to the memorial.

Dawn Kolb/Rex

June 20, 2025

My condolences to Barbara´s family. I remember her from when we were kids in school. Her work here is over, she is now at rest in Heaven with the Lord. Rest well.

Bonnie

June 2, 2025

Much love to family especially Sister Linda Moyerfrom Bonnie Weber

Bonnie Bleiler

May 28, 2025

Our Mountain Woman. You are missed. Till we meet again

Rosa Vega Salash

May 28, 2025

Rosa Vega Salash send my condolences to the family during this difficult time. I graduated with Barb. RIP my fellow classmate.

Cathy Roth Miller

May 28, 2025

Barb was always ready with a smile. Now heaven has the best bingo caller from the Horn Reunion! Rest in Peace.

Marla Lawson

May 28, 2025

I will always remember Barb stopping in the Clinic office every morning to see what was on the goodie table. RIP Barb

June Tatkovsky

May 27, 2025

Gram I will miss you till we meet again in heaven. All those cat and cow pictures we shared over time. I will never forget what you did for me while you were married to my dad. Now rest in peace. You can be with your brothers now and pa. ( my dad).

Peggy Mack

May 27, 2025

Your work here is done. You were always willing to lend a hand. Besides working at the nursing home you helped wherever you were needed. R.I.P.. Heaven receives another Angel.

Liz Kurpiewski

May 27, 2025

May you rest in peace Barb.

Susan Hoffman

May 27, 2025

Remembering many night at the Brook working with Barb. So many memories. Rest in peace Barb.

Carol Rogosky

May 27, 2025

Barb may you now rest in heavenly peace

Kimberly Leskowich

May 27, 2025

Barb, I will miss our Thursdays, coffee time & Sadie will miss you coming with treats! May you rest now with the family & God! Your work here is complete! Well done fine & faithful servant!

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