Barbara Marie Treadway
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Barbara Marie Treadway, 87, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the Lancaster General Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Gerald Treadway with whom she shared 67 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Harriet Brosey Martin.
Barb attended Lancaster Public Schools graduating in 1954 from McCaskey High School. After high school she was employed at Armstrong Cork Company. After her marriage to Gerry, they moved to Parkesburg where her life involved raising her family of four children. She later worked at the Parkesburg Free Library and the local Chester County District Court.
Barb was a longtime member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Parkesburg where she participated in many church activities. She will be well remembered by family and friends for making, by hand, the best Lenten Fasnachts (donuts).
Barb and Gerry enjoyed living in Parkesburg and spent many years restoring and caring for their Victorian home. She and Gerry enjoyed participating in Road Scholar Programs for many years. Most of all, they enjoyed visits from their grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived, in addition to her husband, by four children; Bryan L. Treadway and wife Vicki of Parkesburg, Ann Smoker and husband Barry of Quarryville, Lynn Sabellico and husband Tony of Parkesburg and Ellen Weaver and husband Tim of Quarryville, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter Renee and one sister Mary Enos.
Memorial services will be private, at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Gerry and family
My deepest sympathies for your loss of your wife and mother. Knew Barbara from church many years ago and was very happy that I Got to see her again in July after many years of being out of the area. May she Rest In Peace and you find comfort that she is no longer in any pain. God be with you!
A beautiful lady
My condolences to the Treadway family on behalf of the Persch family. Barbara was a wonderful person with a fantastic personality. Always happy, energetic and willing to lend a hand. Barbara loved her family and frequently shared stories of her children and the love of her life, Gerry. Parkesburg will not be the same without her beautiful smile. May she rest in peace
Condolences to Ann and Barry
Condolences to Ann and Barry and family. May you find comfort in loving memories.
~Donna Groff
Condolences to the Treadway
Condolences to the Treadway family. Praying for comfort and strength for you all during this time.
the Mann family (Lynn and Kathy)
So sorry for your loss
To the entire family, we pray for comfort at this time. Many great memories on Strasburg Avenue. Mrs. Treadway was a great lady! Heaven has received yet, another Angel. 🙏
My condolences
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Treadway family. I spent a lot of time with the Treadway’s when I was a teenager. I was always treated like family. Barb, you will always hold a special place in my heart. ❤️ RIP
Goodbye, Dear Friend. You
Goodbye, Dear Friend. You will be missed by many, but not more than we are missing you now. We had great times together at parties at your house and on wonderful vacation trips to Mount Rushmore and Canada. Even though we were separated by miles from each other for many years, we kept in touch with each other and some of our high school friends for a number of years. I will miss our many conversations and laughs we shared. John joins me in sympathy to Gerry and the kids and grandkids," Barbie". We love you.
Barbara Graeter
A dear sweet lady
We will miss seeing her on the front porch. We really enjoyed spending time with her as we went for our walks. Such a sweet person, always smiling and always had a kind word. Keeping all of you in our prayers. Peace and blessing to all.
Prayers for you and your family
Dear Mr. Treadway and family, keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers in the loss of your wife and mother. I remember seeing her sweet smile in the library. May you find comfort in cherished memories that you shared. I was one of your homeroom students--class of '75.
Deepest sympathy
To Ann, Gerry, and the entire Treadway Family. You have my families love and prayers in this time of loss. The Treadway Family has been a pillar in the Parkesburg Community for decades and we all mourn this loss with you.
Mr. Treadway
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear wife. Prayers for you and your family. RIP Barb
Deepest Sympathy
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Barbara. I remember her at the library and the district court. The Treadway family was a pillar in our small town of Parkesburg. May fond memories stay close to your heart. God is our refuge and strength.
Condolences
So sorry to hear of the loss of Barb. She was a great lady. Deepest sympathies from Peggy Fulton and family.
Barb's passing
Gerry, Bryan, Ann, Lynn and Ellen and families,
We are so saddened to hear this news. I have wonderful memories of Barb and grew up with all of you. In particular I remember the parties and get togethers involving both our families. Barb was a great person and will be sorely missed. You are all in our thoughts at this difficult time.
To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Norm and Nancy
CONDOLENCES TO GERRY AND FAMILY
So very sorry to hear of Barbara's passing, she was such a beautiful lady! I personally and on behalf of the Historical Society of Salisbury Twp sincerely offer our condolences to you and your family.
Gerry,Bryan,Ann,Lynn,Ellen
Gerry,Bryan,Ann,Lynn,Ellen and Families: I am sad to hear this news. There are so many good memories of camping, beach stays and many home parties. You were all a part of my teen memories. Please know I am thinking of you all. Fondly, Ellen Pine
Dear Lynn, so sorry to hear
Dear Lynn, so sorry to hear of your sweet mothers passing. Praying for you and your family. She was so sweet when I met her working at Hersheys. May God comfort your family, as she flies to Jesus
Deepest Sympathy
Dear Gerry, Bryan, Ann. Lynn, Ellen, and Family-
Barb was such a kind lady. Keep all those special memories close in your heart. Keeping your in my thoughts and prayers.
Love - Lisa Wilde
Praying God’s Comfort and Peace
Dear Mr Treadway, Lynn, and family,
I am so very saddened to learn of Barbara’s passing. I will remember her as being, truly, one of the sweetest women I have ever met. She was so gentle and kind, and I cannot imagine walking by and not seeing her and Gerry reading on the porch.
My deepest condolences to you all at this time,
Sarah
Prayers to the family
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers for the family as you grieve your loss. I have very fond memories of Barbara from Ascension Episcopal, church parties and backyard picnics. She was always so kind and smiling. My parents were friends and fond of her too. God’s peace to all of you and RIP dear Barbara. ❤️
Condolence
I am so sorry for your loss. Give a hug to yourself and Barry.
condolence
Dear Gerry, sorry to hear about your wife's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Legacy left
Dear Treadway family, on behalf of the mellinger and Hery families we send our love and condolences. Mrs Treadway you will be missed. Your quiet, gentle and sweet spirit was contagious. We will miss walking by seeing you reading the newspaper on the front rocker. Tell mom-mom and pop-pop Hery we said hi and we love them! Our hearts go out to you all! Prayers for Gerry’s health as well!
Sending condolences, prayers
Sending condolences, prayers and love from the entire Kelso family. So sorry for your loss.
My siblings and I grew up spending time with your family and have many fond memories of our times together. She will missed