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Larissa Barachie Obituary
Larissa Rose "Rissa" Barachie, 47, of Oak Street, Jim Thorpe, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in the St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Franklin Township.
Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of Joseph J. Barachie Jr. and Rose A. (Nenscel) Barachie.
She was a 1996 graduate of Lehighton Area High School.
She had worked as a mechanic at the former Pol-Bar Garage, Lehighton, and then for NAPA Auto parts.
She was a member of St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lehighton.
Rissa loved cruising in her purple '67 Volkswagen Bug, tinkering with cars and vacationing in Ocean City, Md.
She loved her family and was the driving force to make family get-togethers a priority.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her sons, Gordon M. Lindermuth IV and Joseph J. Lindermuth, both of Jim Thorpe; a sister Ginger, wife of Duane Masonheimer of Walnutport; a granddaughter, Eleanor Rose; an aunt, Mary Nenscel of Lehighton; cousins, nephews and fur babies.
Service: Memorial service noon, Friday, Oct. 4, Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe, with the Rev. Michael Frost officiating. Interment, private. Memorial visitation 11 a.m.-noon Friday. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be sent to the funeral home, 18229.
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David Andrew
October 25, 2024
ITo Joe an Rose,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I just found out. She was a wonderful person and great mechanic. I know that she loved her family dearly. I'm sure she is with Bill making him laugh. May God wrap his arms around you and give you peace.
Dave Andrew, Nesquehoning
Ronald Jones
October 12, 2024
I´m so sorry to the family for your loss...
Amy (in Virginia)
October 7, 2024
To the Barachie Family
With heart felt sympathy. So very sorry for your loss!
Sharon I. DeFluri
October 6, 2024
Joey, Rose and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time!
Your cousin,
Sharon I. (Burger) DeFluri
DAWN LENNY SHANE
October 4, 2024
Joe Rose so sorry for your loss.Time will heel and memory's will forever be there.
Emily Johnson-Daniels
October 3, 2024
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May you get through this difficult time, through prayers and the comfort of friends.
David Hawk
October 3, 2024
Joe and Rose,
My deepest sympathy. So sorry for your loss.
Barry& Rose (Pavlik) Behler
October 3, 2024
Joey & Rose
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lenny Dietz
October 2, 2024
Prayers
Cindy Mae (Burger) Beck [your Uncle Lenny's daughter]
October 2, 2024
Joey and Rose,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. I Can Only Imagine your sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jean & Bob Condly
October 2, 2024
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. Jean & Bob Condly
JUKEBOX CRUISERS CAR CLUB
October 1, 2024
We are all saddened by the news. Just a few weeks ago, Rissa was thinking positive and we all thought that she would make it. May she rest in peace and look down from above at all of her loved ones. She will forever be in our hearts and memories.
----- JUKEBOX CRUISERS CAR CLUB
Joe & Donna Barone
October 1, 2024
Rose & Joe,
You raised such a loving light in Larissa, a reflection of both your hearts We were blessed to be touched by her love and radiant smile and feel a deep loss also. We pray God fills your hearts with all the memories that are treasures stored deep within your hearts May God bless & comfort you and your family and keep you all in the cleft of His heart and give you peace. Amen
Sherry meckes
October 1, 2024
I´m utterly heartbroken, i have no words but know there were a lot of people pulling for her. I´m so sorry.
Sherry and Don Yorgey
October 1, 2024
Our deepest sympathies and prayers for Larissa´s family
R.I.P. Larissa
Sherry and Don Yorgey
Jan
October 1, 2024
Ginger and family I am so sorry for your loss. Many prayers as you go through this hard time.
Kim
October 1, 2024
You are missed and we will always remember you.
Maxine Benner
October 1, 2024
I'm so sad, Larissa that you left us all. My only comfort and peace is knowing you have no more pain, and most importantly, you are walking with Jesus in Paradise. God give the family,and friends the comfort and grace to get through the hard days.
Michael flynn
October 1, 2024
So sorry to hear about the loss my prayers r with u all
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