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Barbara Gable Obituary
Barbara Joan (Aspinall) Gable, born July 20, 1941 in Reading, PA, passed away peacefully October 2, 2011 at the Reading Hospital.
Raised in Reading, Barbara was a graduate of Reading High School. She worked in direct sales and then in the banking industry prior to retirement. Her greatest accomplishments were her roles as beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend.
She enjoyed crafting, going to yard sales, shopping, listening to patriotic music, telling jokes and spending time with those she loved.
Her five grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Chloe, Max, Tessa and David Jr., felt love every moment "Nanny" spent with them. She never missed an opportunity to tell and show them how special they were to her and how she loved them. Her memory will be forever in their hearts.
She is survived by two sons: David J. Dracha, husband of Allison, and Kirk B. Dracha, husband of Daphne, five grandchildren and her treasured friend, Robert Richards.
Other survivors included three nieces, Lori Reinhart, Lisa Reich, Jamie Reich, and their families.
Barbara was predeceased by her late husband, Robert Gable, mother, Antoinette Aspinall, and sister, Janet Reich.
Friends and family are invited to gather at the Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home, 239 South 9th Street, Reading, 19602, on Saturday, October 8, 2011, from 9 to 10 a.m. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Berks County Memorial Garden, Fleetwood, 19522.
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Debbie Gardner
October 6, 2011
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Barb was and still is a great lady. She was funny and witty who loved her children and grandchildren. She always made me laugh with her great sense of humor. Our slogan was "How Nice" of which I will not forget the story behind it. I will miss her. Please take care for she is watching over you and is now bringing sunshine in Heaven.
Dena Fritz
October 6, 2011
To David, Alison and your entire family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Mom was the best! A terrific mother, grandmother and a very nice lady. We will always remember her fondly.
Love,
Bob, Dena, Elena and Maria
Lillian Hart
October 6, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss of your beloved mother Barb was a great friend always there to help and lend a ear when you needed one she will be missed by all but not forgotten. Lillian Hart
Carolyn&Pork Boger
October 5, 2011
We never got together as much as we should have in the past few years. We will always remember the fun times as kids. Your smile and your quick wit will be with us always.
Carolyn&Pork
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Terrie Freeman
October 5, 2011
My condolences to you all.
jackie vize
October 5, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Jeanne Sievert
October 5, 2011
My heartfelt sympathy to Barbara's family
She will be missed.Barbara was fun loving
generous,thoughtful and above all,had the greatest unconditional love for family and friends. I'll never forget that love
October 5, 2011
The hospice staff and volunteers of Berks Visiting Nurse Association offer our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Barbara Gable.
Allison Dracha
October 5, 2011
We miss you so much and love you dearly Nanny! David, Allison, Katie and DJ
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