Barbara A. Melchior, 71 years of age, of Andreas, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 28, 2020, at home.
Born Monday, July 11, 1949 in Coaldale, the daughter of the late Clarence, and Helen M. (Laudenslager) Barron. She was also predeceased by her husband on Sept. 16, 2018 William P. Melchior; sister, Bonnie Barron; brother, Gerald W. Barron.
Surviving are; daughter, Kristy L. Melchior of Tamaqua; brothers, Alan R. Barron, Dennis L. Barron, Ricky G. Barron, Steven T. Barron and his wife Jolene, Duane Barron and his wife Michelle; sisters, Sandra Hill, wife of William, Holly L. Fredericks wife of Dave. Many nieces and nephews also survive Barb.
A 1967 Tamaqua Area High School graduate, Barb had worked in the Textile Industry, and then cleaned for Charlotte Solt Realty, and many local individuals. Barb was very talented. She crocheted, and was a gifted wood worker. She and Bill were members of the Tamaqua Historical Society, and active in the Tamaqua Save Our Station Project.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East broad street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Interment will be in Sky View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com