BARBARA A. WEIDNER, MILFORD, PA.

Barbara A. Weidner, age 65, of Milford, PA, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009 at her home after a long illness. Barbara was born in Callicoon, NY on January 9, 1944, the daughter of the late Norman and Margaret Myers Sutherland. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse with Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, Newton, NJ. Barbara celebrated 44 years of marriage to Joseph P. Weidner , who survives at home. She is also survived by her two sons, Joseph P. Weidner, Jr. of Port Jervis and Christopher N. Weidner at home; her daughter, Patricia A. Hunt and her husband, James of Milford, PA; her brother, Norman W. Sutherland and his wife, Mary Ellen of Highland Lake, NY; her sister, Darlene Haas and her husband, George of Eldred, NY. Barbara is survived by six beloved grandchildren, Jennifer Meshnick and her husband, Burton, Joseph Weidner, III and his fiance, Kaily Phillips, Alicia and Kayla Weidner, Zachary, Matthew and Meaghan Rose Hunt; two nephews and her brother-in-law, David Weidner of Yarmouth Port, MA. She was predeceased by her sister-in-law, Barbara J. Weidner. Barbara was a longtime resident of Pike County and devoted her life to Nursing. Before her employment with Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, Barbara worked at St. Francis Hospital, Port Jervis; Hillcrest Nursing Home, in Milford, PA, and All-Quality Care. She was also very active in her community. She was a member of St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, PA and past president of the Altar & Rosary Society of the Church; she was a member of the Milford Chapter of the American Cancer Society (Nurse of Hope), and a member of the Milford Garden Club. Friends may call Thursday, January 29 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. The vigil wake service will be held on Thursday at the funeral home. Prayers will be offered Friday, January 30 at 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Resurrection at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras PA with Rev. August Ricciardi as celebrant. Interment will take place at Milford Cemetery, Milford, PA at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, New Jersey 07860 or to the Eldred American Legion Post, Eldred, NY 12732. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit knight-auchmoody.com.