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Barbara J. McCready

12/24/1938 - 6/20/2023

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Obituary For Barbara J. McCready

Barbara J. McCready

Dec. 24, 1938-June 20, 2023

Barbara J. McCready, 84, Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness.

She was born in Aurora, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Donald W. and Ruth (Haverstick) Brown. Barbara married David F. McCready on Dec. 23, 1960.

She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years; three daughters: Monica J. McCready (Tarra Bercegeay) of Palm Springs, CA, Barbara A. Fiore (Michael A.) and Susan R. McCready all of Hollidaysburg; three grandchildren: Maurio Fiore (Lauren), Leonard Fiore (Madison) and Nicholas Fiore (Lauren); five great-grandchildren: Marlo, Vera, Noa, Alma and Lincoln; her sister, Dr. Elizabeth Lilly (Dr. Richard) of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; and two special nephews, John and Don Lilly.

Barbara was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Eve Fiore.

She was a 1956 graduate of Altoona High School. After attending Gettysburg College, she received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Temple University. Barbara was a teacher for the Altoona Area School District and was very involved in operating the family businesses.

Barbara was a member of Mardorf United Methodist Church, where she was an instrumental part of the Senior Luncheons for 20 years. She attended Frankstown Park Missionary Church.

She enjoyed gardening, decorating, crafts, puzzles, but most especially loved entertaining and spending time with friends and family.

Friends will be received from 11 am until the 3 pm funeral service on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave. Altoona, Pa. 16602, with Pastor Roland F. Cadle. Interment will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery.

The family requests that contributions be made in Barbara’s memory to: Frankstown Park Missionary Church, 469 Church Lane, Hollidaysburg, Pa. 16648.

Condolences can be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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    David W. Bickel planted 10 trees in memory of Barbara J. McCready . - 06/26/2023

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  • 06/26/2023

    David W. Bickel Sr.

    First off let me express my condolences to all of the family. She was a wonderful mother and wife and the world has lost a good one! I remember as a child going to the McCready's to play and ride mini bikes with Monica, that was always a bright spot in my young life and I always looked forward to that. We would be running in and out of the house acting like a bunch of...well...kids and Mrs. McCready would treat us like she treated her kids. With love and kindness and wouldn't be afraid of setting us straight. I'm very sad because I feel like I lost a "mother" figure that made an impression in my life and I'll never forget it. I can't imagine what David and the kids are going through right now. I'm praying for your comfort in this time. I've attached a RED candle because it reminds me of the RED front door that she had on her home in Juniata Gap. I always thought that was so cool. So cool that everywhere I've ever lived, I always painted my front door Red. Miss Barb, God Bless you! Best, David W. Bickel Sr.

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