Barbara J. (Wertman) Kiester

Barbara J. Kiester, age 69, of West Sunbury passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 at Butler Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Barb fought the good fight of faith.

Barbara was born October 5, 1948 in Cleveland, OH. She was the daughter of the late Robert Wertman and the late Suzanne Knox Wertman. She was a former member of West Unity Church and volunteered at the Moniteau Food Bank at Concord Church. Barb worked as an alcohol and drug counselor at the Geiser Addiction Center. She was a gardener and an avid fisherman. She loved her pets and all wildlife.  She loved playing Scrabble and loved spending time with her family. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Barb is home now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She would want us all to know the importance of salvation.

Barb is survived by her husband Dennis J. Kiester of West Sunbury, one daughter; Tania Lovric of Butler, one granddaughter; Madison M. Lovric of Butler; one sister; Melissa Bolin of Richmond, VA, and one brother; Jay (Amy) Wertman of Floyd, VA.

Friends and family will be received at the William F. Young Funeral Home, 132 Main Street, West Sunbury from 6:30 to 8:30 Wednesday, October 18, 2017.

Private burial will be in the Concord Cemetery.

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