Barbara “Bubbles” Peterson, Age 90 of DuBois, PA died Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at her home.
Born on April 24, 1931 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Vere Smyers and Zoe (Montgomery) Smyers.
On August 25, 1950, she married Jack E. “Swede” Peterson. He preceded her in death on December 26, 2017.
Bubbles retired from JC Penny as the Supervisor of the Catalogue Department after 28 years of service.
She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church where she had served as a deacon, and she was a volunteer for both the DuBois Regional Medical Center and DRMC Hospice.
She was also a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution.
Bubbles loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and was an avid fan.
She played cards daily with her family and friends and was well known for making homemade candy and delicious goodies. Above all, she loved her time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Bubbles is survived by a daughter (Peggy Wilson of DuBois, PA) a son (Gary Peterson & his wife Lesley of Round Hill, VA), 5 grandchildren (Brian Wilson and his partner Amber Richards of Burlington, VT, Heather Wilson of Alaska, and Kelly Peterson, Kacie Barton and her husband Billy, & Andrew Peterson and his wife Erin all of Loudon County, VA) and 14 great grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by one sister (Beverly Pifer).
There will be no public visitation.
Bubbles will be memorialized this Sunday, October 24, 2021 during the regular service at 10:30 AM from the First United Presbyterian Church in DuBois, PA.
A time of gathering will follow the service in the church social room.
Memorial donations may be made in Bubbles name to Penn Highlands Hospice, 100 Hospital Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801.
The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be made to www.baronickfuneralhome.com.
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