Barbara J. Young, 69, of Clearfield passed died Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Clearfield Hospital. Born March 16, 1944 in Colver, she was the daughter of William Henry Sr. and Anna Mary (Gallagher) Shepler.
Mrs. Young retired from the Clearfield Hospital with 30-plus years of service and last served in the capacity of medical surgical clerk. She was a member of and served many years as president of AFSME local chapter. She was Protestant.
On March 11, 1962 in Curry Run, she wed James L. Young Jr., who survives along with two children, Lori Ellen Burke and her husband, David of Chester, VA and James L. Young III and his wife, Carla of New Millport.
Surviving are four grandchildren, Kevin Robert Hepfer and his wife, Brandi, Joshua Aron Hepfer and his fiancée, Stormy Weatherburn, Breanna Rae Hepfer and Cory James Young.
In addition she is survived by eight brothers and sisters, James Shepler and Kathie Hamilton and her husband, Denny, both of Hyde, Bob Shepler and his wife, Gloria of Glen Richey, Agnes Hunt and her husband, Earl “Butch” of Curwensville, Bonnie Turner of Munson, Janet Peters and her husband, Tom of Penfield, Richard Shepler and his wife, Darlene of New Jersey and Dan Shepler and his wife, Debbie of Clearfield.
She was preceded in death by her parents, twin infant, daughters Pamela and Patsy Young, an infant grandson, Ryan Young, sisters, Bertha Hunt and Mary Young and brothers, William and Clair Shepler.
Funeral services for Mrs. Young will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville, with the Rev. Sean P. Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Watts Cemetery, Bells Landing.
Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday and from 12 p.m. until time of services Friday at the funeral home.
The family suggests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.