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Marguerite J. Barber Obituary

Marguerite J. Barber

July 24, 1932 - July 27, 2026

Marguerite J. Barber Obituary

Johnstown, PA - BARBER - Marguerite J. "Marjean," 94, Richland, went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2026, at Concordia @ Arbutus Park. Born on July 24, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of Daniel C. and Sara E. (Zimmerman) McDonald. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Richard D. "Dick" Barber; son-in-law, Donald Parker; daughter-in-law, Nancy Barber, and brother-in-law, Steve Homan. She is survived by her loving children, Steven (Rebecca) Barber, Janice Parker, and Sharon (Gary) Pfister; grandchildren, Jennifer (Christopher) Lieggi, Christopher (Amanda) Barber, Stephanie (Jeriah) McMillan, Mark (Kelly) Parker, Rachel (Patrick) Alexander, and Daniel, Jonathan, and Michael Pfister; great-grandchildren, Maximus, Ezekiel, Esther, Meredith, Josiah, Talia, and Amelia; and several nieces and nephew. Marjean was a 1951 graduate of Johnstown High School. She was a member of the Penelec Amperes Club. Marjean was a past member of the former Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a current member of Belmont Community Church. Marjean volunteered at the food pantry at Franklin Street United Methodist Church for many years. She enjoyed playing games and cards with her family and friends. Marjean will be loved and missed by all who knew her. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 31, at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, and from 11 a.m. until time of service at noon Saturday, Aug. 1, at Belmont Community Church, with the Rev. Thomas W. Moore officiating. Entombment will be at Grandview Mausoleum. The family would like to thank Concordia @ Arbutus Park, Heartlands Hospice, and East Hills Oncology for their compassion and care, and suggests that contributions be directed to Concordia @ Arbutus Park Family Forever Fund, 207 Ottawa St., Johnstown, PA 15904, or Belmont Community Church, 107 Coldren St, Johnstown, PA 15904, in memory of Marguerite. Online condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.

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Johnstown, PA - BARBER - Marguerite J. "Marjean," 94, Richland, went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2026, at Concordia @ Arbutus Park. Born on July 24, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of Daniel C. and Sara E. (Zimmerman) McDonald. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Richard D. "Dick" Barber; son-in-law, Donald Parker; daughter-in-law, Nancy Bar

Published on July 27, 2026

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Visitation and Funeral Service

Saturday, August 1, 2026

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Service begins at noon

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