Barbara P. Falteich
Barbara P. Falteich, 81, arrived peacefully in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 10, 2022. She was in the prayerful company of family in her Wilson Borough home.
Barbara was born in Easton, PA, on March 29, 1941, to the late Charles A. Pestick Sr. and Lucy (Macaluso) Pestick.
She was a member of St. Jane Frances De Chantal Church, where she and her late husband, George L. Falteich Jr., served as a Marriage Encounter retreat core couple. George and Barbara were married for 56 years. Barbara was a graduate of Easton Area High School. She worked as a secretary for the Food Lane/Laneco Executive Offices for many years.
She is survived by her children, daughters, Louann Rhoades and husband George of Wilson; Laurie Federico and husband Kurt of Wilson; Lisa Falteich Haffner of Wilson and sons, George L. Falteich III and wife Cynthia of Newtown Square, PA, and Charles M. Falteich and wife Carol of Bethlehem, PA. Barbara is also survived by a nephew, Thomas R. Falteich Jr. (Lourdes) and niece, Julieann Morris (Kim); great-niece (Megan), great-nephew (Jerry), 15 grandchildren, Lorenzo, Leeann, Heather, Lindsay, Olivia, Gregory, Charles, Nicholas, Breanna, Matthew, Alexis, Trent, Kole, Hailey, and Andrea, and four great-grandchildren, Primo, Cecilia, Mia, and Adam. Barbara was predeceased by sister, Joann P. Falteich and her husband, Thomas R. Falteich Sr.; brother, Charles A. Pestick Jr., nephew, Michael R. Falteich; and grandson, Jeremiah Falteich.
Barbara enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family, often opening her home to family members in their times of need. Barbara, a woman of strong faith, was a true witness and model of Jesus' love and authenticity.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 12, 2022, beginning with a calling hour from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave. in Palmer Township, followed by a Funeral Mass at the church beginning at 11 a.m. The interment will be at Gethsemane Cemetery in Palmer Township.