Barb was born June 23, 1935, in Washington, PA. She was the daughter of Lindsay and Virginia Swart. Barb married Karl Peterson in 1955, and they moved to Wyalusing in 1960 where he practiced medicine. She was active in the Wyalusing community and helped their eight children to do the same through participation in sports, music, and civic organizations. She was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Maggie. She had a vivacious personality and always made friends everywhere she went.
She is the loving & devoted mother of Kathy (Ron) Trowbridge, Barb (Steve) Williams, Karl “Tiger”(Gina) Peterson, Melissa (Greg) Sola, Rebecca (Mark) Bilinski, Michael (Karen) Peterson, Keith Peterson, and Kevin (Lisa) Peterson.
She is adored as Maggie by grandchildren: Brent (Beth) Trowbridge, Erica (Aaron) Kuzmick, Meghan Kershner, Katie (Bill) Garber, Kenny (Rhonda) Williams, Jon Peterson, Joe (Roxana) Peterson, Nick Bilinski, Alex (Kristen) Peterson, Alan Peterson, Karly (Kohle) Jones, Kelsy Peterson (Chris Schanstra), Keegan Peterson, Alyssa Peterson (Brian Ongeri), and Matt (Ann) Leonard, as well as great-grandchildren: Katelyn, Michael, & Matthew Trowbridge; Andrew & Ian Kuzmick; Myles & Wesley Kershner; Evan, Lindsay, & Noah Garber; Maddy, Lexi, & Allie Williams; Grace & Emma Peterson; Klaire Jones; and Elise Ritter. Every family gathering was a very special time that was near and dear to her heart. She will be missed so very much. The family is grateful that her love and support was such a big part of their lives.
Donations in Barb’s memory could be directed to Joyce Meyer Ministries Hand of Hope (www.joycemeyer.org under Hand of Hope tab), or a local ministry or food pantry.