Barbara Ann Faust, 79, of North Manheim Township, passed away Sunday, July 6th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Barbara was born in Pottsville on November 1, 1945, a daughter of the late Emil & Ruth (Valinksy) Umberger.
Married nearly 41 years, she was the loving wife of Roy M. Faust.
She was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School.
Of the Christian faith, Barbara attended Tri-County Worship Center, Bethel, with her husband.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her daughter, Yvonne Kubich.
In addition to her husband, Barbara is also survived by her son, Kevin Kubich, husband of Terrie, Auburn, step-daughter, Amy Jordan, Waynesboro, PA, granddaughters: Meckenzie Rhianna Kubic, & Madison Rose Kubich, great-granddaughter, Sophia Violet Dissinger, her siblings: Shirley Blankenhorn, wife of Glenn, & Cathy Heim, all of Cressona, Carol "Teenie" Lewars, and husband, Donald, Bethlehem, & Edward Umberger, husband of Doris, Friedensburg, brother-in-law, Daniel Faust, Friedensburg, sisters-in-law: Alice Ricketson, Pottsville, Carlene Faust, Friedensburg, Rose Athas, Reading, & Sue Gerber, Port Carbon, and several nieces & nephews.
Barbara loved nature, watching wildlife-especially hummingbirds, and gardening.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, July 12th at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven with Pastor Ted Williams officiating. A Viewing will be held from 9 AM until the time of service.
Interment will follow at Auburn Church of God.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Barbara’s name may be made to Tri-County Worship Center 1501 Schubert Rd, Bethel, PA 19507.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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