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Barbara Keith Obituary
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother.
Barbara L. Neibling Warren Keith , 66, passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Erie on Saturday, June 21,2025. she was born on January 25, 1959 in Erie, a daughter of the late William and Wanetta (Cole) Neibling.
Barb was a graduate of McDowell High School, Class of '76. She formerly resided in Cypress, TX with her husband Darled and worked at Cracker Barrel in Katy, TX as an employee training coordinator until her retirement. Barb had a strong work ethic and was very proud of it. Her favorite place to work early on in her career was at Fergie's Restaurant on West 26th Street. Barb loved traveling with her husband Darled and all the love and laughter that they shared along the way. Above all else, she loved her grandsons who she treasured with all her heart. Barb will be truly missed by all who loved her. She enjoyed the good times with her family and friends and having fun at the casino. Barb was a member of the American Legion Post 771 , Knights of St. George, and South Erie Turners.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Sandra Pollard Keith Rogers; her husband's grandparents, Connie and John Alexander; her brother-in-law, Dave DeArment; her former husband, Gene Warren; and her former in-laws, Gladys and Glenn Warren.
She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Darled L. Keith, Jr.; her daughters, Kelli (Brandon) Smith and Jessica (Ron) Warren; her son, Garrett Warren; her grandsons, Nicholaus Warren and Parker Smith; her brother, William (Bridget) Neibling; her sister, Beverly DeArment; and her in-laws, Darled L. (Marie) Keith Sr.; her brothers-in-law, Dan (Amanda) Keith, Dave (Dominique) Keith; her sister-in-law, Jessica Dessauer; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Barb's life will be held at the South Erie Turners, 2663 Peach St, in Erie on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Funeral arrangements were handled by the John R. Orlando Funeral Home, 2122 Raspberry Street, Erie, PA 16502.
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