Barbara Geiss

Barbara Geiss obituary, Kunkletown, PA

Barbara Geiss

Barbara Geiss Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Gilbert on Mar. 4, 2026.
Barbara Geiss, age 82 of Polk Township, Kunkletown, PA passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at Brookmont Healthcare Center in Effort, PA.

Barbara was born in Newark, NJ on May 25, 1943, daughter of the late Anthony and Madeline (Errico) DiPierdomenico.

She was the loving wife of the late Donald A. Geiss Sr. who preceded her in death on May 17, 2016.

Barbara and her late husband owned and operated B & D Pet Supplies in Clifton, NJ for many years, until retiring.

She was of the catholic faith and attended Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Gilbert, PA.

We have been blessed with the presence of Barbara in our lives. She will be dearly missed by her children: Donald A. Geiss Jr. and spouse Lauren of Wharton, NJ and Madelyn Creegan and spouse John of Albrightsville, PA.

She was the loving grandmother to: Gregory W. Geiss and companion Diane, Lucien H. Nocelli and spouse Caitlyn and Justen D. Nocelli and fiancée Shannon who lovingly called her Mi-Mi.

Barbara is also survived by a sister: Pamela Franken and spouse John of Spring Lake, NJ, niece: Rachel Palughi, nephew: John Franken and spouse Lauren, great niece: Brianna Palughi and great nephews: John and Luka Franken.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made In Loving Memory of Barbara Geiss to: Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 or www.dementiasociety.org/donations.

Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1426 Route 209, Gilbert, PA is entrusted with her arrangements.

www.gowerfuneralhome.com

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