Barbara Ann (Dickenshied) Hemstreet, 86, of Palmer Twp., PA died Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born November 22, 1927 in Easton, PA she was the daughter of the late Henry and Anna (Kocher) Dickenshied.
She was a 1945 graduate of Easton High School and a graduate of Churchman’s Business College. She had been employed for more than 10 years by Commonwealth Abstract Co. before retiring. Prior to that she was employed by Kressler, Wolff and Miller, Inc. She also modeled occasionally for Lenny’s of Easton.
She was a member Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson Borough, the D.A.R., the U.R Welcome Club and had been active with the wives organization of the PA Bar Association, where her husband, the late Atty. James A. Hemstreet was a member.
She is survived by four daughters: Gretchen Fegley and her husband Ross of Milton, PA and their children: Jennifer (Russ) Bestenheider, Sarah (Michael) Stein, and Christina; Kathy Weber and her husband Tim of Chester Springs, PA and their children: Bryan (Lindsay), Kyle (Meghan), Shaun (Hetal) and Daniel; Peggy Cochran and her husband Peter of Easton, PA and their children: Douglas and Henry; Heidi Jurgens and her husband Chris of Raleigh, NC and their children: Mary, Anna and Katie; four great-grandchildren: Julien, Vivienne, Owen and Bennett Weber; sister-in-law: Martha “Petey” Dickenshied of Sun City Center, FL; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband James in 2009, a brother Richard Dickenshied and 2 sisters: Jean Swift and Betty Neumann.
Services will be held at Noon on Monday (Nov. 24) in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Easton with a calling period from 3 to 4:30 PM Sunday (Nov. 23) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 968 Postal Rd., Suite 110, Allentown, PA 18109 or Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Easton, PA 18042.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Stephanie K. Skerchock
November 21, 2014 at 10:40 am
God bless you all at this very sad time. I will always remember your mother with admiration and love. You are in my thoughts, my heart, my prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Stephanie
Barbara Woodin
November 21, 2014 at 10:34 pm
Kathy and family –
My deep sympathy to you all on Mimi’s death. She was a vibrant, warm person, and I enjoyed getting to know her, however briefly, at family events. She was such a sweet woman, but you all have gone through a very difficult period as her health failed, and I’m sure you are glad she isn’t suffering any longer.
Doreen & the Connelly Family
November 23, 2014 at 8:43 am
Miss Barb will be missed. She always had M&M’s for my kids when I came by, she was always glad to see them. Barb made my day when I came by. We would chat about anything from the Phillies, to her HUGE garbage cans. She would make me laugh. I’m gonna miss her. My heart and prayers go out to you girls.
Julie Bick and Scott Lunceford
November 23, 2014 at 2:41 pm
To all members of the Hemstreet family-
Scott and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you all at this time.
Barbara was truly one of the sweetest ladies we have ever met and we are thankful to have known her. She always had a smile on her face and was incredibly kind to my father when he stayed with us. Our golden retriever used to love following Barbara on her daily walk around the neighborhood.
Our prayers are with you at this time, and we hope you take comfort in knowing that Barbara and James are together again in everlasting peace.
Robert Midkiff
November 24, 2014 at 9:26 am
Gretchen, Ross, and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do, just say the word. Positive thoughts and love coming your way.