Barbara Ann Campbell, 81 of Forks Twp., PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Born Sept. 29, 1933 in Easton, PA she was the daughter of the late Helen (Conrad) and Naaman Helm. Her husband of 58 years, Douglas A. Campbell died in 2014.
A 1955 Summa Cum Laude graduate from Wilson Area High School, she received a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from West Chester University and a Master’s degree in Education from Marywood University. She retired from the Wilson Area School District after teaching for more than 25 years. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson and had served on the Women’s Board of Easton Hospital.
She enjoyed traveling worldwide, watching her grandchildren’s baseball, softball and soccer games, bowling, quilting, reading, exercising and she was an avid bridge player. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends at her second home in Vero Beach, FL and was blessed to have the companionship of lifelong friends.
She is lovingly remembered by a son: David L. Campbell and his wife Stacy of Forks Twp., PA, daughters: Deborah L. Gibson and her husband Kim of Columbia, IL, Cherie Y. Sperlbaum and her husband Jeffrey of New Tripoli, PA; a brother: Harold Helm of Tatamy, PA; six grandchildren: Justin Gibson, Garrett and Samantha Sperlbaum, Collin, Courtney and Brayden Campbell and two great-grandchildren: Brendan and Harper Gibson. She was predeceased by a son: Todd Douglas Campbell.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (July 22) in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Easton with visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the church. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Easton, PA 18042 or the American Heart Association.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Raymond and Ann Sperlbaum, Conway, SC
July 18, 2015 at 11:01 am
Ray and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy at this very sorrowful time. Barbara will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord comfort you in your great loss.
Love,
Ray and Ann
Mr/Mrs Leon C Pulus
July 18, 2015 at 9:36 pm
Our love and prayers are with you with the loss of your mother and friend. We will miss her and and her beautiful smile at church. A gracious lady, she was! I loved her red hair as I am partial to redheads! We were shocked to hear at church tonight that she joined her Heavenly Father. She will be greatly missed by many of us who had a chance to know her. Our Deepest Sympathy. May God’s Grace be with you as you celebrate her Life here on earth!
Leon and Beverly
Tom and Karen Morrison
July 18, 2015 at 11:14 pm
We want to express our sympathy and let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. She touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed. May your memories give you peace and comfort.
Love,
Karen and Tom
Kathy Sexton
July 19, 2015 at 12:58 am
Deb,
Dan and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful Mother. I know you shared a wonderful life with your Mother and you have beautiful memories which I pray will help to ease your sorrow at this time. May God Bless You and your family.
With deepest sympathy.,
Kathy and Dan Sexton
Ellen, Joe and Kate Kalinosky
July 19, 2015 at 7:15 am
To Debbie, Dave, Cherie and your families,
A reunion occurred in heaven this week as your Mom’s spirit moved beyond this earth. I can’t help but smile as I think what a reunion it must be when Barb and Doug met in heaven again! Joyous and loving beyond our imagination. And I am certain your dad is holding your mom’s hand as she now enjoys each moment by his side. They are together again because love is eternal.
And if I am sure of anything in my soul, I’m sure they are looking over all of us to remind us to try our best to live our lives in the ways they showed us. With honor, respect, integrity, compassion and love. Lookout Heaven, you are in for a ride! Until we meet again Barb and Doug!
Ray and Jacque Sperlbaum Jr.
July 19, 2015 at 9:07 pm
Cherie, Deborah, David, Jacque and I pass on our deepest heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Mother. We remember her being a kind, energetic, full of life, almost wiling to try anything person. Those all she touched will greatly miss her!!! Strength to you all going through these trying times as you can take refuge in knowing she is now in a peaceful, better place!
Cheryl and Steve Luke, Paducah, KY
July 20, 2015 at 6:41 pm
To the Family:
Our hearts are heavy after hearing the news of Barbara’s passing. She and Doug were the best neighbors and dear friends. Our loss is heavens gain for they will be dearly missed by all.
God Bless
Mrs. Yolanda Braun
July 21, 2015 at 8:00 am
So sorry for your loss. Barbara was a lovely lady inside and out. She will be missed the the neighborhood and the URW club.
Dan Lodovico
July 25, 2015 at 3:09 pm
So sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. She will be missed at Vista Gardens. It was always a pleasure seeing her walking into the pool area, smiling all the time.
May she rest in peace.
Dan
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Dan Lodovico
July 26, 2015 at 9:21 am
My condolences to Barbara’s family. I always enjoyed interacting with her while
she swam at the pool in Vista Gardens. She was always so pleasant and I will
keep her in my prayers.