1933
Barbara
2016
Barbara L. Harwick
July 10, 1933 — August 20, 2016
Barbara L. Harwick, of Perkasie, formerly of Quakertown, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016, in Grand View Hospital, West Rockhill Township. She was 83.
Born in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Mary C. (Lerzo) Goodin. She grew up in Quakertown and was a 1951 graduate of Quakertown Community High School.
Prior to her retirement, Barbara had been the owner and operator of Canterbury, Ltd., of Quakertown, a manufacturer of horse-related products.
An avid reader, Barbara had also been a member of several local writers’ groups. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hiking and horseback riding. Barbara also enjoyed yoga.
Barbara is survived by her son, Lee Harwick, and his wife, Tiffany, of Washington, NJ; her daughter, Janis Giampa, and her husband, Paul Giampa, of Port St. Lucie, FL (recently of Quakertown); eight grandchildren: Jason Adams, of Alburtis; Christie Adams, of Souderton; Nicholas Bishop, of Pennsburg; Michael Merbler, of Pittstown, NJ; Jim Merbler, of Lewes, DE; Frank Giampa, of Berlin, MD; Nicholas Giampa, of Sellersville; and Anthony Giampa, of Walnut Cove, NC; eight great-grandchildren: Rylee, Reese, Savannah, Remi, Alexa, Jesse, Frank, Jr. and Kiyomi; and a sister, Sandi Ferguson, of Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Harwick; a sister, Joan Miller; and a brother, Joseph Goodin.
As per Barbara’s wishes, there will be no services.
Memorial contributions may be made in Barbara’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at www. stjude.org.
Born in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Mary C. (Lerzo) Goodin. She grew up in Quakertown and was a 1951 graduate of Quakertown Community High School.
Prior to her retirement, Barbara had been the owner and operator of Canterbury, Ltd., of Quakertown, a manufacturer of horse-related products.
An avid reader, Barbara had also been a member of several local writers’ groups. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hiking and horseback riding. Barbara also enjoyed yoga.
Barbara is survived by her son, Lee Harwick, and his wife, Tiffany, of Washington, NJ; her daughter, Janis Giampa, and her husband, Paul Giampa, of Port St. Lucie, FL (recently of Quakertown); eight grandchildren: Jason Adams, of Alburtis; Christie Adams, of Souderton; Nicholas Bishop, of Pennsburg; Michael Merbler, of Pittstown, NJ; Jim Merbler, of Lewes, DE; Frank Giampa, of Berlin, MD; Nicholas Giampa, of Sellersville; and Anthony Giampa, of Walnut Cove, NC; eight great-grandchildren: Rylee, Reese, Savannah, Remi, Alexa, Jesse, Frank, Jr. and Kiyomi; and a sister, Sandi Ferguson, of Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Harwick; a sister, Joan Miller; and a brother, Joseph Goodin.
As per Barbara’s wishes, there will be no services.
Memorial contributions may be made in Barbara’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at www. stjude.org.
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