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BARBARA KETCHUM Obituary

BARBARA VAN NESS KETCHUM
(Age 78)
On Wednesday, September 14, 2016 of heart failure in Carlisle, PA. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, James Ketchum of Gardners, PA; son, John (Katherine) Ketchum of Alexandria, VA; daughter, Sarah (David) Baker of Hancock, ME; son, Timothy (Carolyn) Ketchum of Portland, OR and seven grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Marie Van Ness of Arlington, VA. Barbara was preceded in death by her son, Austin.
Funeral and burial are private. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Catholic Charities, 924 G St, NW, Washington, DC 20001. A full obituary is available at:
www.monahanfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 20, 2016.

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September 29, 2016

Please accept my condolences. Our Creator is aware of and feels our emotional pain.
"I have heard your prayers, I have seen your tears." ~ 2 Kings 20:5

September 21, 2016

jim, writing to extend my sincere thoughts and prayers to you and your family.i knew you in DC
And now live in charlottesville ,va.
God bless.
Joan k. Golden. [email protected]

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