Barbara (Barto) Bauman, 88, of Bally, wife of the late Franklin Bauman, passed away Tuesday September 3, 2024 at the Pottstown Hospital. Frank and Barbara would have celebrated 70 years of marriage on September 25th.
Born in Topton, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Mae (Lesher) Barto.
Barbara was employed as a knitter at Great American Knitting Mills in Bally for 45 years.
Barbara loved camping and traveling with Frank having visited 49 states, Canada and Mexico. They were snowbirds, traveling to Florida every winter after their retirement. She enjoyed quilting, ceramics, and baking cookies. Frank and Barbara loved cheering for the Eagles and the Phillies. They were Eagles season ticket holders for 17 years. Barbara cherished spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Surviving are her sons Keith Bauman and Kyle Bauman husband of Lisa; daughter Kim Moyer; grandchildren Trevor and Ryan Bauman, Pam Reichert, Claire Moyer, and Kacy Bauman; 5 great grandchildren; and two sisters Arlene “Dolly” Smith and Pat Grove.
Along with her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her son Kevin Bauman and sister Jeanette Yanora.
A memorial Mass will be held Friday September 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Most Blessed Sacrament, 610 Pine St., Bally, PA 19503. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 10:00-10:45 AM at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara’s memory to Most Blessed Sacrament, 610 Pine St., Bally, PA 19503 or to Prospectus Berco, 840 William Ln., Reading, PA 19604.