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Barbara E. Bell

1938 - 2021

Barbara E. Bell obituary, 1938-2021, Washington, PA

BORN

1938

DIED

2021

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William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd. - Washington

925 Allison Avenue

Washington, Pennsylvania

Barbara Bell Obituary

Barbara E. Bell, 82, of Washington, died Thursday, July 15, 2021, in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care.

She was born September 22, 1938, in Washington, a daughter of George P. and Ethel M. Bebout Beck.

Barbara was a graduate of Trinity High School.

She enjoyed watching QVC and playing bingo, but her greatest joy was her family, and grandchildren.

On July 6, 1956, she married William L. Bell, who died March 4, 1997.

Surviving are three daughters, Diane L. (Frank Jankowski) Bell of Washington, Donna J. (Skip) Alrutz of Washington and Sandy L. (Nick) Davidson of Washington; a brother, Gary Beck of Washington; five grandchildren, Jason D. (Sara) Bell, Doug (Joi) Alrutz, Aubrey (Will Banks) Kettler, Brittney (Jesse) Bonazza and Nicholas (Mark Gilchrist) Davidson; six great-grandchildren, Isaac Kettler, Karson Kettler, Hailey Alrutz, Jenna Alrutz, Hayden Bonazza and Brielle Bonazza; a niece, Lisa White; and a nephew, Cody Beck.

Deceased is a brother, Douglas Beck, who died in infancy.

Services will be private, and held at the convenience of the family.

A guestbook is available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.





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Published by Observer-Reporter on Jul. 17, 2021.

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