Barbara Ann Williams

1947 - 2025

Barbara Ann (Lorelli) Williams, 77, of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at her son's home in Punxsutawney.
She was born Nov. 12, 1947, to Anthony and Rose (Morell) Lorelli in Punxsutawney.
Barb was a member of Saint Joseph's Catholic Church, Anita.
She graduated from cosmetology school and worked for various local beauty salons. Barb owned and managed Frank's Pizza and the Clarion River Lodge. She then was the head cook and kitchen manager at the Punxsutawney Country Club and was also a prep cook at Lily's Restaurant. She also worked for Helpmates as a caretaker. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, walking, dancing and singing. Barb loved hosting her Christmas Eve Party for her family and friends. She was always the friendliest person in the room and the life of the party. Most of all she loved her family, who wish to thank Jefferson Manor, Jefferson Court Staff, Asera Care Hospice and Fr. Laska.
She is survived by two sons, Jason A. Williams and wife Brittney, Punxsutawney, and Craig A. Williams, Reynoldsville; a brother, Dick Lorelli and wife Donna, Anita; two sisters, Gerrie Lorelli and fiancé Denny Morelli, DuBois, and Mariann Griffiths and husband John, of Punxsutawney; and nieces and nephews Rick Horner, Dawn Meko, Rich Lorelli, Jody Umbaugh, Kirk Brudock and Ian and Adam Griffiths.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Beverly Monnoyer; and a nephew and godson, Shane Brudnock.
Friends will be received on Monday from 3 p.m. until the time of the service at 5 p.m. at the McCabe Funeral Home Inc., 114 Maple Ave., Punxsutawney, PA 15767.
Memorial donations may be made to McCalmont Volunteer Fire Department, 101 Firehouse Lane, Anita, PA 15711.
To share a memory or leave an online condolence, visit www.mccabewaldronfh.com.