Barbara Jean Podbielski, 78, of New Galilee, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Born on June 25, 1946, in Ravenna, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Arlene (Thompson) Stanley.
Barb retired from the Beaver Local School District and was a former member of the St. Rose and St. Ann Roman Catholic Churches. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending her time with her family. In her free time, she could be found outside planting flowers or inside crafting.
She is survived by her husband, Henry “Hank” Podbielski; children, Terry (Kaitlyn Poplawski) Podbielski, Chris Podbielski and Michael Podbielski; grandchildren, Addison and Tallen; her sister, Kay Ziska; sisters-in-law, Barbara (Doug) Dunlap, Christine (Jeff) Marsico, Kay Podbielski, Sue (Tom) Podbielski, Brenda Stanley, and Louie Viebranz Stanley; brothers-in-law, Phil Ziska, Doug Dunlap, Tom Podbielski and Jeff Marsico; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her brothers Gary Stanley and Jeff Stanley and brother-in-law Dave Podbielski.
Friends will be received on Monday, July 15th from 2-4PM and 6-8PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Twp., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.
Prayers will be offered in the funeral home on Tuesday, July 16th at 9:30AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Dr., Beaver Falls.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation at ucp.org in Barb’s name.