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Barbara J. Walters

June 3, 1951 — May 2, 2024

Forestville, PA.

Barbara J. Walters, 72, of Forestville, died Thursday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. 

She was born on June 3, 1951, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Ronald and Marian Myers Bierman

She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School 

Prior to retiring she was employed by Avenues, Pottsville

Barbara was a member of 1st United Methodist Church, Pottsville.

Barbara was predeceased by her husband Joseph Walters; a son, Robby Rauch; siblings Ronald Bierman, Carol Merkey, Debbie Karlavage, Jackie Helterbran, Gary Bierman.

She is survived by her children Melissa Urban and her companion Frank Seiders of Forestville, Kimberly Rauch and her fiancé Robert Spirko of Minersville, Ronald Rauch and his wife Tammy of Pottsville; as well as nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Additionally, she is survived by siblings Richard Myers of Schuylkill Haven; Mark Bierman of Primrose; Janie Kovach of Frackville; Sandy Wilner of Mahanoy City; Dennis Bierman of Pine Grove; Gene Ann Smitrovich of NC; Jeff Bierman of Phoenix Park; along with nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held 11AM Thursday at the James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. A viewing will take place from 9:00 AM until the time of services. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions in memory of Barb be made to Avenues 2 Park St., Pottsville, PA 17901 or Salvation Army 400 Sanderson St. Pottsville, PA 17901.

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