Barbara Milton Obituary

Barbara Ann Milton, 80Barbara Ann Milton, 80, of Punxsutawney, died Friday October 6, 2023, at Christ the King Manor in DuBois, PA. She was born June 3, 1943, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Anna (Sakas) and George Zihal. Barbara was married to the love of her life, Daniel V. Milton, III who survives. They loved and took care of each other for 58 years. Barbara graduated from Homestead High School, worked in downtown Pittsburgh as a secretary for McKay Company, and married Daniel in 1965. She stayed at home to raise their three children and often said it was the best job she ever had. Barbara was active as a troop leader for the girl scouts, den mother for boy scouts, homeroom mother, member of the Punxsutawney Welcome Wagon, and member of the West End PTO. Later, she worked as a teller for First Federal Bank. After she retired, Barbara took care of her elderly father for many years. In her spare time, Barbara enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting, sewing, embroidery, macrame, and ceramics. There was no craft she tried that she didn't master. She also loved gardening and playing cards. Even in the midst of dementia, it was tough to beat her at a hand of 500. Barbara was a born caretaker with a heart whose compassion knew no bounds. Her family was her life. She was immensely proud of her grandchildren and spent as much time with them as she could. Barbara was a member of Saints Cosmas and Damian Church of Punxsutawney. In addition to her husband, surviving relatives include three children; Daniel Milton and wife Tonya of Punxsutawney, PA, Carole Roberts and husband Michael of Punxsutawney, PA, and Sharon Stupak and husband Jason of Cranberry Twp. , PA; grandchildren, Sierra Yamber and husband John, Austin Milton, Jesse Milton, Jake Stupak, Ben Stupak, Ryan Roberts, and Olivia Roberts; two great grandchildren, Jackson Milton and Leo Yamber; a brother, Ronald Zihal and wife JoAnn, and a sister, Carol Stephenson and husband Bryan. She was preceded in death by her parents. Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p. m. , Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a. m. , Monday, October 9, 2023, at SS. C. D. Church with Monsignor Joseph Riccardo officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Punxsutawney. Memorial contributions may be made to SS. C. D. School, 616 West Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767. Online condolences may be made at www. deeleyfuneralhome. com.