Barbara A. Horwith

Barbara A. Horwith obituary

Barbara A. Horwith

Barbara Horwith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Campton Funeral Home - Palmerton on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Barbara A. (Wisocky) Horwith, 82, of Wintergreen Road, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Township, PA, died early Friday evening, November 14, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton. She was the wife of the late Richard D. Horwith who passed in 1977. Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Eleanor (Beers) Wisocky.

Barbara was employed as a presser/trimmer by the former Scotty's Fashions Company, Kresgeville, for over 20 years. Barbara attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Palmerton, and was a longtime member of the I.L.G.W.U. She was a 1961 graduate of the Palmerton High School.

Survivors: Daughters, Denise wife of Randy Silfies of Walnutport, and Heather wife of Frank Chambers of Lehighton. 3 grandchildren. 7 great-grandchildren. Sisters-in-law, Helen Solderitz of Slatington, and Christine Olivia Wisocky of Palmerton. Niece, Melissa Olivia Wisocky of Palmerton. Nephew, Joshua Jones of Cape Coral, FL. Cousins. She was predeceased by two grandchildren, a sister, Robin Wisocky, and a brother, Theodore "Tedder" Wisocky.

Services: Graveside Services, 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 20, 2025, Sacred Heart Catholic Church New Cemetery, Stoney Ridge Road, Palmerton. Arrangements, Campton Funeral Home, Palmerton. Online Condolences may be left for the family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.

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November 19, 2025

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November 19, 2025

Jesse Horwith. Dorothy Horwith posted to the memorial.

November 18, 2025

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Nora Kester Ziegenfus

November 19, 2025

Denise, Heather, and families, I am so sorry for your loss. As I remember, your mom was a really nice lady. Now she will be reunited with your dad, Robin, and Tedder... may your memories bring you comfort and peace.

Nora Kester Ziegenfus

Jesse Horwith. Dorothy Horwith

November 19, 2025

Sorry to hear about Barbara passing. Sending our deepest condolences and prayers. Dorothy Horwith and Jesse Horwith.

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