Phoebe Alice (Yeo) Barta, 96 formerly of Washington, NJ died Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, PA. Born May 26, 1922 in Muncie, IN she was a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Shackleton) and Harry Yeo. A graduate of DePauw University, she was President of the Alpha Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta and worked in personnel training at L.S. Ayres in Indianapolis prior to marriage. Her husband of 52 years, David D. Barta, died in 2003. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Easton where she served as Deacon, Elder, Church School Teacher, Children’s’ Choir Director and member of Chancel Choir. She also served on the Board of the Easton YWCA, was a Past-President of The Easton Home Board of Directors and was a member of the Penelope Book Club and Fortnightly Group. She volunteered at Warren Hospital, drove Meals on Wheels and tutored inmates in the PACE program at the Cook County Jail in Chicago. Phoebe also had a lifelong love of music including being an accomplished piano teacher and accompanist in assorted venues.
She is survived by three children: David L. Barta (wife Faith Rahill) of Eugene, OR, Allyn B. Dukes (husband Clifford) of Houston, TX, Mary B. Whitwell (husband George) of Rocky Mount, NC; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Brothers: Robert H. and Charles W. Yeo died earlier. Her family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Moravian Hall Square for their loving care and friendship over the years.
A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Thursday, Dec. 13 in First Presbyterian Church, 333 Spring Garden St., Easton, PA with a calling period from 10 to 11 AM in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 333 Spring Garden St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Mary M Davison
December 11, 2018 at 6:28 am
To all the Barta children and their families,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Phoebe was such a wonderful soul. She will be deeply missed.
Kris Hiland
December 12, 2018 at 9:43 pm
What a wonderful, long and full life she had. I’m sure she will be missed by many and will remain in your hearts and lives forever. I’m so very sorry for your sorrow right now ~ my thoughts and prayers are with you with most sincere sympathy.
Robert Yeo and family
December 13, 2018 at 4:11 am
To all the Barta families,
Aunt Phoebe lived a long and beautiful life and we will always remember her for her optimism and wonderful sense of humor.
Love from Bob and all the Belgian family.
Debbie Severson
December 13, 2018 at 7:07 am
To all the Barta Family
May you all find yourself wrapped in the arms of our Heavenly Father during this time .
Please accept my condolences.
Kathy Craig
December 14, 2018 at 4:47 pm
Phoebe and Dave moved in to MHS around the same time as my dad, John Bowman. They quickly became friends, sharing much similar history-living in Washington, Presbyterian faith, etc. After Dave passed, Phoebe and Dad continued their friendship. From time to time our paths would cross. Later, I would occasionally call just to say hi. After Phoebe’s fall, I went to visit. Her biggest desire was to be able to get back to her apartment. I will cherish the memories I have of her and her beautiful personality. I hope you will, too.
With sincere sympathy,
Kathy Craig