Obituary for Barbara M. Grace
In Loving Memory of Barbara Mae (Kissell) Grace of East Smithfield, PA, born April 15, 1929 ...
On Christmas Day December 25, 2019 in the early morning our beautiful Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother and dear Friend peacefully passed on to the loving embrace of our merciful Lord.
She is survived by her loving, devoted husband of 70 years Donald L. Grace of East Smithfield, PA. Adoring children, Dennis (Loretta) Grace of Endicott, NY, Charles (Linda) Grace of East Smithfield, PA, Ronald (Lori) Grace of Newark Valley, NY, Joy (Thomas) Calaman of Lake Wesauking, PA. Loving Grandchildren; Marjorie (Jack) Raynor of Apalachin, NY, Theresa Billet (Bob Post) of Owego, NY, Eddie Grace of East Smithfield, PA, Barbie (Jon) Cooper of Gillett, PA, Ron (Becky) Grace of Sayre, PA, Keith Tebo (Amber Rhoades) of Kennesaw, GA, Wendy Tebo (Tom Kaczynski) of Glen Aubrey, NY, Connie (Kevin) Shipman Jr. of East Smithfield, PA, Michele (Jamie) Campbell of Athens, PA, Mel (Tammie) Bair of East Smithfield, PA, Melissa (Ken) Hartenstein of Wakeman, OH, Adam (Rebecca) Vallese of Endicott, NY, Bryan Vallese of Syracuse, NY. Twenty-seven beloved great grandchildren and nineteen great great grandchildren. Siblings, Skip (Joan) Kissell, Joann Fuller, Hallock Kissell, Ed (Hilda) Kissell, David (Susie) Kissell.
Pre-deceased by parents Ralph and Ione Kissell, siblings Gene Kissell, Bob Kissell, Gordon Kissell, Connie Kissell.
After graduating from Towanda High School in 1947 Barbara stepped into the workforce and worked various jobs before embarking on a career opportunity lasting nearly 30 years at Westinghouse in Horseheads, NY. Much of that time Barbara spent alongside close friend and Coworker, Catherine Hulett. As well as diligently working as quality control specialists they managed to include good food and laughter as a regular part of their day. She was a committed community member volunteering much of her leisure time in support of The Big Pond Lions Club, East Smithfield United Methodist Church, Troy Fair Committee as well as assisting folks at the Office for the Aging with correctly completing insurance and tax forms.
She was an avid fan of crossword puzzles, gardening, camping, NASCAR, bowling and hummingbird watching. She adorned all her family members with beautifully crocheted afghans and would often be working on them as she sat beside her husband, Donald, as they watched television together in the evening.
She was an excellent cook and baker, entertaining family with amazing meals on holidays and weekends with jars full of ginger snaps and homemade raspberry pies that were sought after by family and friends alike as she would also make them for church dinners and The Lions club fish fries.
Above all else Barbara valued family whether gatherings at Graceland Acres by the pond celebrating birthdays, holidays, reunions, anniversaries with family and friends or square dancing at Miller’s, watching the ColdIrons, Marge and The Country Folks or Bingo in Zephyrhills, FL. Barb always loved being surrounded by family and engaging with family and friends in all the group activities she enthusiastically and joyfully participated in.
We, the family of Barbara Grace would like to acknowledge the kindness, dedication and care given to our amazing family member. The Memory Care Unit at BCM treated “Barbie” with grace and professionalism, for this we are deeply appreciative. Thank you for all you did and continue to do for all of the fortunate residents in your care.
God Bless.
Friends and Family are invited to please join us in a service of Celebration of Life on behalf of Barbara on January 4th, 2020, 11am at The French Asylum Methodist Church, 5001-5099 French Asylum Road, Towanda, PA.
In lieu of flowers please send donations on behalf of Barbara to the French Asylum Methodist Church or The Alzheimer’s Foundation at act.alz.org/donate
Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.
In Loving Memory of Barbara Mae (Kissell) Grace of East Smithfield, PA, born April 15, 1929 ...
On Christmas Day December 25, 2019 in the early morning our beautiful Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother and dear Friend peacefully passed on to the loving embrace of our merciful Lord.
She is survived by her loving, devoted husband of 70 years Donald L. Grace of East Smithfield, PA. Adoring children, Dennis (Loretta) Grace of Endicott, NY, Charles (Linda) Grace of East Smithfield, PA, Ronald (Lori) Grace of Newark Valley, NY, Joy (Thomas) Calaman of Lake Wesauking, PA. Loving Grandchildren; Marjorie (Jack) Raynor of Apalachin, NY, Theresa Billet (Bob Post) of Owego, NY, Eddie Grace of East Smithfield, PA, Barbie (Jon) Cooper of Gillett, PA, Ron (Becky) Grace of Sayre, PA, Keith Tebo (Amber Rhoades) of Kennesaw, GA, Wendy Tebo (Tom Kaczynski) of Glen Aubrey, NY, Connie (Kevin) Shipman Jr. of East Smithfield, PA, Michele (Jamie) Campbell of Athens, PA, Mel (Tammie) Bair of East Smithfield, PA, Melissa (Ken) Hartenstein of Wakeman, OH, Adam (Rebecca) Vallese of Endicott, NY, Bryan Vallese of Syracuse, NY. Twenty-seven beloved great grandchildren and nineteen great great grandchildren. Siblings, Skip (Joan) Kissell, Joann Fuller, Hallock Kissell, Ed (Hilda) Kissell, David (Susie) Kissell.
Pre-deceased by parents Ralph and Ione Kissell, siblings Gene Kissell, Bob Kissell, Gordon Kissell, Connie Kissell.
After graduating from Towanda High School in 1947 Barbara stepped into the workforce and worked various jobs before embarking on a career opportunity lasting nearly 30 years at Westinghouse in Horseheads, NY. Much of that time Barbara spent alongside close friend and Coworker, Catherine Hulett. As well as diligently working as quality control specialists they managed to include good food and laughter as a regular part of their day. She was a committed community member volunteering much of her leisure time in support of The Big Pond Lions Club, East Smithfield United Methodist Church, Troy Fair Committee as well as assisting folks at the Office for the Aging with correctly completing insurance and tax forms.
She was an avid fan of crossword puzzles, gardening, camping, NASCAR, bowling and hummingbird watching. She adorned all her family members with beautifully crocheted afghans and would often be working on them as she sat beside her husband, Donald, as they watched television together in the evening.
She was an excellent cook and baker, entertaining family with amazing meals on holidays and weekends with jars full of ginger snaps and homemade raspberry pies that were sought after by family and friends alike as she would also make them for church dinners and The Lions club fish fries.
Above all else Barbara valued family whether gatherings at Graceland Acres by the pond celebrating birthdays, holidays, reunions, anniversaries with family and friends or square dancing at Miller’s, watching the ColdIrons, Marge and The Country Folks or Bingo in Zephyrhills, FL. Barb always loved being surrounded by family and engaging with family and friends in all the group activities she enthusiastically and joyfully participated in.
We, the family of Barbara Grace would like to acknowledge the kindness, dedication and care given to our amazing family member. The Memory Care Unit at BCM treated “Barbie” with grace and professionalism, for this we are deeply appreciative. Thank you for all you did and continue to do for all of the fortunate residents in your care.
God Bless.
Friends and Family are invited to please join us in a service of Celebration of Life on behalf of Barbara on January 4th, 2020, 11am at The French Asylum Methodist Church, 5001-5099 French Asylum Road, Towanda, PA.
In lieu of flowers please send donations on behalf of Barbara to the French Asylum Methodist Church or The Alzheimer’s Foundation at act.alz.org/donate
Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.
Obituary for Barbara M. Grace
In Loving Memory of Barbara Mae (Kissell) Grace of East Smithfield, PA, born April 15, 1929 ...
On Christmas Day December 25, 2019 in the early morning our beautiful Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother and dear Friend peacefully passed on to the loving embrace of our merciful Lord.
She is survived by her loving, devoted husband of 70 years Donald L. Grace of East Smithfield, PA. Adoring children, Dennis (Loretta) Grace of Endicott, NY, Charles (Linda) Grace of East Smithfield, PA, Ronald (Lori) Grace of Newark Valley, NY, Joy (Thomas) Calaman of Lake Wesauking, PA. Loving Grandchildren; Marjorie (Jack) Raynor of Apalachin, NY, Theresa Billet (Bob Post) of Owego, NY, Eddie Grace of East Smithfield, PA, Barbie (Jon) Cooper of Gillett, PA, Ron (Becky) Grace of Sayre, PA, Keith Tebo (Amber Rhoades) of Kennesaw, GA, Wendy Tebo (Tom Kaczynski) of Glen Aubrey, NY, Connie (Kevin) Shipman Jr. of East Smithfield, PA, Michele (Jamie) Campbell of Athens, PA, Mel (Tammie) Bair of East Smithfield, PA, Melissa (Ken) Hartenstein of Wakeman, OH, Adam (Rebecca) Vallese of Endicott, NY, Bryan Vallese of Syracuse, NY. Twenty-seven beloved great grandchildren and nineteen great great grandchildren. Siblings, Skip (Joan) Kissell, Joann Fuller, Hallock Kissell, Ed (Hilda) Kissell, David (Susie) Kissell.
Pre-deceased by parents Ralph and Ione Kissell, siblings Gene Kissell, Bob Kissell, Gordon Kissell, Connie Kissell.
After graduating from Towanda High School in 1947 Barbara stepped into the workforce and worked various jobs before embarking on a career opportunity lasting nearly 30 years at Westinghouse in Horseheads, NY. Much of that time Barbara spent alongside close friend and Coworker, Catherine Hulett. As well as diligently working as quality control specialists they managed to include good food and laughter as a regular part of their day. She was a committed community member volunteering much of her leisure time in support of The Big Pond Lions Club, East Smithfield United Methodist Church, Troy Fair Committee as well as assisting folks at the Office for the Aging with correctly completing insurance and tax forms.
She was an avid fan of crossword puzzles, gardening, camping, NASCAR, bowling and hummingbird watching. She adorned all her family members with beautifully crocheted afghans and would often be working on them as she sat beside her husband, Donald, as they watched television together in the evening.
She was an excellent cook and baker, entertaining family with amazing meals on holidays and weekends with jars full of ginger snaps and homemade raspberry pies that were sought after by family and friends alike as she would also make them for church dinners and The Lions club fish fries.
Above all else Barbara valued family whether gatherings at Graceland Acres by the pond celebrating birthdays, holidays, reunions, anniversaries with family and friends or square dancing at Miller’s, watching the ColdIrons, Marge and The Country Folks or Bingo in Zephyrhills, FL. Barb always loved being surrounded by family and engaging with family and friends in all the group activities she enthusiastically and joyfully participated in.
We, the family of Barbara Grace would like to acknowledge the kindness, dedication and care given to our amazing family member. The Memory Care Unit at BCM treated “Barbie” with grace and professionalism, for this we are deeply appreciative. Thank you for all you did and continue to do for all of the fortunate residents in your care.
God Bless.
Friends and Family are invited to please join us in a service of Celebration of Life on behalf of Barbara on January 4th, 2020, 11am at The French Asylum Methodist Church, 5001-5099 French Asylum Road, Towanda, PA.
In lieu of flowers please send donations on behalf of Barbara to the French Asylum Methodist Church or The Alzheimer’s Foundation at act.alz.org/donate
Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.
In Loving Memory of Barbara Mae (Kissell) Grace of East Smithfield, PA, born April 15, 1929 ...
On Christmas Day December 25, 2019 in the early morning our beautiful Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother and dear Friend peacefully passed on to the loving embrace of our merciful Lord.
She is survived by her loving, devoted husband of 70 years Donald L. Grace of East Smithfield, PA. Adoring children, Dennis (Loretta) Grace of Endicott, NY, Charles (Linda) Grace of East Smithfield, PA, Ronald (Lori) Grace of Newark Valley, NY, Joy (Thomas) Calaman of Lake Wesauking, PA. Loving Grandchildren; Marjorie (Jack) Raynor of Apalachin, NY, Theresa Billet (Bob Post) of Owego, NY, Eddie Grace of East Smithfield, PA, Barbie (Jon) Cooper of Gillett, PA, Ron (Becky) Grace of Sayre, PA, Keith Tebo (Amber Rhoades) of Kennesaw, GA, Wendy Tebo (Tom Kaczynski) of Glen Aubrey, NY, Connie (Kevin) Shipman Jr. of East Smithfield, PA, Michele (Jamie) Campbell of Athens, PA, Mel (Tammie) Bair of East Smithfield, PA, Melissa (Ken) Hartenstein of Wakeman, OH, Adam (Rebecca) Vallese of Endicott, NY, Bryan Vallese of Syracuse, NY. Twenty-seven beloved great grandchildren and nineteen great great grandchildren. Siblings, Skip (Joan) Kissell, Joann Fuller, Hallock Kissell, Ed (Hilda) Kissell, David (Susie) Kissell.
Pre-deceased by parents Ralph and Ione Kissell, siblings Gene Kissell, Bob Kissell, Gordon Kissell, Connie Kissell.
After graduating from Towanda High School in 1947 Barbara stepped into the workforce and worked various jobs before embarking on a career opportunity lasting nearly 30 years at Westinghouse in Horseheads, NY. Much of that time Barbara spent alongside close friend and Coworker, Catherine Hulett. As well as diligently working as quality control specialists they managed to include good food and laughter as a regular part of their day. She was a committed community member volunteering much of her leisure time in support of The Big Pond Lions Club, East Smithfield United Methodist Church, Troy Fair Committee as well as assisting folks at the Office for the Aging with correctly completing insurance and tax forms.
She was an avid fan of crossword puzzles, gardening, camping, NASCAR, bowling and hummingbird watching. She adorned all her family members with beautifully crocheted afghans and would often be working on them as she sat beside her husband, Donald, as they watched television together in the evening.
She was an excellent cook and baker, entertaining family with amazing meals on holidays and weekends with jars full of ginger snaps and homemade raspberry pies that were sought after by family and friends alike as she would also make them for church dinners and The Lions club fish fries.
Above all else Barbara valued family whether gatherings at Graceland Acres by the pond celebrating birthdays, holidays, reunions, anniversaries with family and friends or square dancing at Miller’s, watching the ColdIrons, Marge and The Country Folks or Bingo in Zephyrhills, FL. Barb always loved being surrounded by family and engaging with family and friends in all the group activities she enthusiastically and joyfully participated in.
We, the family of Barbara Grace would like to acknowledge the kindness, dedication and care given to our amazing family member. The Memory Care Unit at BCM treated “Barbie” with grace and professionalism, for this we are deeply appreciative. Thank you for all you did and continue to do for all of the fortunate residents in your care.
God Bless.
Friends and Family are invited to please join us in a service of Celebration of Life on behalf of Barbara on January 4th, 2020, 11am at The French Asylum Methodist Church, 5001-5099 French Asylum Road, Towanda, PA.
In lieu of flowers please send donations on behalf of Barbara to the French Asylum Methodist Church or The Alzheimer’s Foundation at act.alz.org/donate
Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.
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