Barbara Parker
July 8, 1943 - March 31, 2020
Barbara Parker, age 76, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2020 at home. She was born on July 8, 1943 to Russell Parker and Dorothy McDowell and was raised in Philadelphia. She was a waitress at Palombo’s Restaurant, Melrose Diner and Oregon Diner which were just a few of the many staples where she worked in Philadelphia. Barb was a caring and generous person and always put others before herself. She loved her Irish heritage, trips to the casinos, and was a big fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies. She loved watching them and cheering them on with her daughter Dottie. Loving mother of Steven (Barbara) Schmidt and Dottie Decencio; grandmother of Amanda, Katelynn (Jimmy Chambers), and Ryan. Great grandmother to Connor. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings; Frances Dorner, Dorothy Bowen, Jackie Huber, her twin brother William Parker and her brother-in-law Frank Huber. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation Saturday from 8:30 to 10 AM at the Murphy Ruffenach, Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home (3rd & Wolf Streets). A private Funeral Mass will follow 10:30 AM. Burial Fernwood Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to PA Wounded Warriors, Inc., 1117 Country Club Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
Barbara Parker, age 76, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2020 at home. She was born on July 8, 1943 to Russell Parker and Dorothy McDowell and was raised in Philadelphia. She was a waitress at Palombo’s Restaurant, Melrose Diner and... View Obituary & Service Information