Barbara Keverline

1929 - 2025

ERIE - Barbara N. (Burton) Keverline, 95, of Erie and formerly of Bradford, passed away Friday (Feb. 21, 2025) at Manchester Commons in Erie.
She was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on Nov. 25, 1929, the daughter of the late James T. and Helen Lucile (Quirk) Burton.
Barbara graduated from St. Mary's High School in South Bend, Ind. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from The Catholic University in Washington, DC.
She worked as a registered nurse for more than 25 years. She began her career at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, followed by St. Francis Hospital in Olean, N.Y., and spent the remaining years of her nursing career at Bradford Hospital until her retirement. She volunteered for the Red Cross as a home health aide instructor. Barbara and her husband, Richard, delivered for the Red Cross Meals on Wheels program for a number of years.
Barbara was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was devoted to her family. She was a lifelong member of St. Bernard's Church, as well as a member of Secular Franciscans. She dedicated her life to her faith and sharing her beliefs with family and friends.
Barbara had many interests to include reading, knitting, cooking and watching old movies. She had an amazing knowledge of history and current events. She was the keeper of the family tree, sharing tales of the ancestors for hours and creating laughter around the kitchen table. She will always be remembered for her resilient spirit, positivity in the face of adversity, strength, determination and courage. She led by example, always put others before herself, was generous to those in need and embraced and enjoyed life to the very end.
She is survived by four daughters, Kathleen (Thomas) Dailey, JoAnn (Jerry) Clark, Mary Jo (Michael) Herock and Margaret (Brian) Shembeda; grandchildren, Shawn and Christopher Dailey, Kristie and Kevin Clark, Meghan, Kyle, Erin and Cara Herock and Madeline, Violet and Scarlett Shembeda; two great-grandsons, Callan and Griffin Dailey; niece, Shirley Sears; and nephew, Gregory Burton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, of 68 years, who she had known since childhood; their son, Dennis Keverline; her brother, John Henry (Mary Anne) Burton; and niece, Lucille Burton.
The family would like to thank the staff of Manchester Commons and Aseracare Hospice for their compassion, love, and care shown to Barbara.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 27, 2025) at Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services West Ridge, 3801 W. 26th St.
A funeral Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Friday (Feb. 28, 2025) at St. Jude’s the Apostle Church, 2801 W. Sixth St. A private graveside service at St. Bernard Cemetery, Bradford, will follow the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Bernard Parish in Bradford (stbernardcatholic.org) or St. Jude’s Research Center (stjude.org).
Send condolences at BurtonQuinnScott.com.