Barbara A. Fiscus

Barbara Ann (Wolbert) Fiscus, 88, of Brookville (formerly of Limestone Township), entered into eternal rest on August 30, 2025, at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor, following a prolonged period of declining health. Four of Barb’s eight children, their spouses, and dearest friend Marie Pucalik, provided comfort and prayers at Barbara’s bedside, as she transitioned from this life. Barbara was born in Lucinda, PA, on February 27, 1937, and was a daughter of the late Frederick Andrew Wolbert, Sr. and Mary Dorothy (Weaver) Wolbert. Baby Barb was delivered at home, as was the custom then, and was “laid away” in an adjacent room, as deceased. After a little encouragement from a helper, it was soon realized that Barbara was very much alive. Barb went on to graduate from Saint Joseph Catholic School in Lucinda in 1955, and over the span of her life she worked as a waitress at the Korner Restaurant, as a plant and office worker at the Owens-Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion, as a clerk in the clothing department at JCPenney, and as a bookkeeper for William Strong, a lawyer in Clarion. Barb was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James A. Fiscus, in June of 2024. Before his death, they were inseparable. They were bound in the holy sacrament of marriage on August 29, 1959, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Lucinda. Jim and Barb faithfully prayed the Rosary together every night of their married life. Of her own hand, Barbara wrote that she was a homemaker for many years, and that God had blessed her with 8 children and 20 grandchildren (she now also has 2 great-grandchildren – and another on the way). Barb was a champion of the unborn, and believed strongly in the sanctity of human life. Her dedicated devotion to her husband and children was exemplary; she modeled her Christian beliefs. A devout Roman Catholic, Barbara was a parishioner at Saint Nicholas Catholic Church in Crates, where she served in countless ways. Barb was a member of the Altar Rosary Society, served on the Liturgical Committee, and was a member of the Church Choir since its inception. She even led the choir for many years. At her peak, Barbara baked 120 (bread) buns per week, freezing them, to use for the week’s needs - meals and packed lunches. She canned and preserved countless pints and quarts of vegetables and jellies/jams. She baked cakes and pies and made cookies – all from scratch. She did not shirk her work, and did it while singing to the radio. She had a beautiful voice, and a zany sense of humor. Barbara was well-loved, respected, creative, fun-loving, easy to laugh, and had an impeccable sense of style. Barbara loved spending time in her flower gardens. She had several on all four sides of the homestead, and in every nook and cranny. We have faith that she will find fields of daisies with blooms that never fade when she enters the gates of heaven. Preceded in death by three precious brothers (Frederick “Bob” A. Wolbert, Jr., William “Bill” J. Wolbert, and Dale J. Wolbert), one precious sister (Mary Louise “Lou” Wolbert Douglas) and dear in-laws (Marjory “Marge” Ann Robeson Wolbert, Leslie M. Douglas, and Deborah “Debbie” J. Croyle Wolbert), Barbara is survived by her beloved sister, Kathleen “Kitty” (and John) Obenrader of Oil City, and beloved brothers Donald F. Wolbert (and Patricia Pfendler) of Oil City, Thomas A. Wolbert, Sr. (and Diane “Dee” Boyles) of Lucinda, and Gregory “Pepper” L. Wolbert, Sr. of Rimersburg. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Jim and Barb raised eight children: J. Brian (& Faith Gniazdowski) Fiscus of SC, Joseph Fiscus (& Colleen Iams) of Corsica, Mary Lynn (& Marc) Levesque of MA, Lori (& Steve) Merwin of Limestone Township, Patricia (& Martin) Bilodeau of Ontario, Karen (& Christian) Harsch of Butler, Bradley (& Mary Sue Penquite) Fiscus of Coraopolis, and Donna (& Andrew) Gavin of Mechanicsburg. There are twenty grandchildren: Olivia Fiscus, Sarah Fiscus, Lucas Fiscus, Shelly Fiscus, Miriam Levesque, Lydia Levesque, Juliette Levesque, Corinne Levesque, Michael (& Lauren) Merwin, Rebecca (& Jansen) Sneltzer, Evelyne Bilodeau, Samuel Bilodeau, Annabelle Harsch, Jack (& Abby) Harsch, Grant Harsch, Morgan Harsch, Chester Harsch, Isabella Fiscus, William Gavin, Nathaniel Gavin, and, two great-grandchildren: Reagan Merwin and Avery Merwin. Family and friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Additional viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Saint Nicholas Catholic Church where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with Father Samuel Bungo presiding. Interment will follow in Saint Nicholas Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to the Limestone Township Volunteer Fire Company (9790 Route 66 Clarion, PA 16214), or the Saint Nicholas Cemetery maintenance fund (201 Washington Street New Bethlehem, PA 16242).

Barbara A. Fiscus

February 27, 1937 - August 30, 2025