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Barbara S. VanDessel, age 68, of Harborcreek, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at home. She was born in Erie on January 13, 1956, daughter of the late Arnold and Grace Hanzi Williams.
Barbara was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church as well as the "Keenagers". She loved the color yellow and enjoyed visiting and talking with friends, watching TV Land shows such as I Love Lucy and Andy Griffith and was an avid fan of Regis and Kelly.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Pam Palmer (Gregory); three grandchildren, Evan, Alexis and Liam Palmer; her dog, Cookie; as well as several nieces, nephews and close friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald VanDessel; and one brother, James Williams.
The family would like to thank the neighborhood for always helping out when needed, especially Lisa, Janelle and Sherry.
Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Saturday, July 6th, from 11 am until the time of the Funeral Service there at 2 pm. Interment will follow at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kim Collarile
July 2, 2024
When we moved into the neighborhood Barb was the first one to welcome us and introduce us to Lisa! Barb was pretty amazing, she didn´t let her disability get the best of her, we watch her ride her bike or have her walker and she go and get her mail, she certainly had a lot of Faith! She will be missed! Sorry for your loss!
Kim Collarile
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Barbara Strohmeyer
June 30, 2024
My sympathy Pam, Greg, Evan, Ashley and Liam. Thanks Barb for being my friend, I will miss you. Rest well
Maxine Hubbart
June 30, 2024
We all at Nightingale will miss her dearly
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