Barbara Markey Silver

1960 - 2023

Barbara Markey Silver, beloved wife of Jonathan, cherished mother of Michael, Matthew and Robert, passed away on Sunday, May 7, at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia after a long battle with lymphoma. She was born at Fort Belvoir, VA on September 10, 1960. In addition to her immediate family, she leaves behind her mother Ruth Markey, and sisters Kathleen, Patricia and Marguerite. She was predeceased by her father Col. Edward W. Markey, USA (Ret.) and her brother Edward, Jr. Barbara was outgoing and passionate about life and always willing to help anyone in need. She leaves behind many friends. She volunteered at churches and shelters across the county and was active in the Catholic schools attended by her children. Barbara earned a BA from Virginia Tech and a Masters from the University of Virginia. Her professional accomplishments include working with her sister Patricia at Markey & Associates, a national lobbying firm successfully working to help low-income and disadvantaged families cope with the high cost of essential utility services. A Requiem Mass will be held at the Church of Saint Benedict in Mohnton on Saturday, May 27 at 11 AM.