Barbara Ann Lowe Koebley, age 85, of Gibsonia PA and formerly of Warren PA passed away peacefully on Saturday January 7, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Robert William, loving mother of Scott (Sarah) and Keith (Christine), proud grandmother of Sean (Lauren), Samuel (Virginia), Anna (Jonathan), Shelby and Nicholas, dear great-grandmother of Eli Joseph, Rushton Lowe and Robert James, sister of Nancy Hancher (Robert) and the late Robert Lowe Jr. (Frances Dee) , and devoted daughter of the late Ethel Grace Seibert and Robert Lowe.
Barbara was raised in Coraopolis PA after her birth on November 18, 1937 and spent most of her adult life living in 7 different homes in the Warren area. She was a graduate of Coraopolis High School and Grove City College, where she met the love-of-her-life Robert. Barbara, known to family and friends as Barbie, had a deep faith while being a member of the First United Methodist Church for over 50 years and the First Presbyterian Church in Bakerstown PA for the past 9 years. She was a Choir member for over 40 years at First United Methodist while serving other commissions there. Besides church ministries that she contributed her time and talents, she volunteered over the years for the Friends of Struthers Library Theatre Board, Warren Garden Club, Blue Stocking Club, Antique Study, League of Women Voters, among others. Barbara applied her exceptional skills in office management and interpersonal communications to organizations she worked for, including the Warren County School District, Coates, Way and Anderson CPA’s, R.W. Larson Associates, Struthers Wells Corporation and The Chautauqua Institution.
Barbie made lasting friendships with all she met including her co-workers, neighbors, congregation members and St Barnabas caregivers. Even though she struggled remembering names and words over the past three years after a series of strokes and falls, she greeted everyone with her infectious smile, generous acts and kind words. Her loving spirit will be truly missed by all she touched in her full life.
A memorial service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Warren at a later date in Spring 2023. Burial will be in the Memorial Garden at the church next to her late husband Robert. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to be made to the First United Methodist Church, 200 Market Street, Warren, PA 16365 or to the First Presbyterian Church, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, PA 15007. Arrangements have been entrusted to Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, 304 East Street, Warren, PA 16365. There will be an announcement of her Spring 2023 memorial service date in the near future.
A beautiful obituary for a beautiful lady. It appears she had a full life. Sorry for your loss, we’re thinking of you.
The Thaxton family sends our love and condolences. She can now rest in the peace she deserves.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and yours. I have many fond memories of your mother and our families when we were young. May she rest in peace.
Lovely memories of Barbie Bob and the boys. A wonderful family sending thoughts and prayers
Scott and Keith, I still remember your mother very well. She was a fine lady in every way. As a young child going to Home Street and our parents hanging out all the time. I remember your whole family. We had a lot of fun when we were young. We lost our mother this year also. God bless you both. Cathi Lopez Baldensperger
Sending my sympathies. I loved talking to Barb at the Warren YMCA.
What a nice reflection and tribute to Barb. She will be missed but know she is better off with Bob and other loved ones. We send all our lobe and prayers to her family❤️❤️
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I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. My husband and I were fondly talking about your Mom and Dad on our neighborhood walk yesterday. Blessing to your family.
I always enjoyed seeing/talking to Barb at Anderson’s/Holiday Market when I worked there. She made a bad day turn upside down. Condolences to her family
Your mom was a very special lady. I loved sitting next to her in chancel choir. Our thoughts are with you.
Scott and Keith,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. I remember all of us growing up in Warren, attending sporting events and going to the First United Methodist Church..
Dave Oelslager
So sorry for your loss. I remember your mom and dad fondly
We are saddened to hear of Barby’s death. May she rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon her.
Raf and Sue Seibert
It was a pleasure knowing both Barb and Bob through church. Her smile lit up a room when she entered a space. Please accept our condolences and heartfelt sympathy.
Scott, Keith and families,
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great lady. Always had a smile to share and a story to tell every time I saw her. Peace and love to you all.
Barb Phillips
I will never forget my friendship with Barb. She was a wonderful lady & we shared many good & bad times since we met in 2017. We laughed, cried, & prayed together. I will miss her so much.
My deepest sympathy to her two wonderful sons & families. She loved you all so much. I was honored to be a small part of her life.
I’m so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. I have wonderful memories of Barb through the years. Prayers and peace to the entire Koebley clan.
Keith and Scott, I’m so very sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your families. May you find peace and comfort in your memories of her. God bless…
Our deepest sympathy to all Barb’s family. We knew Barb from First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown. She was a joy to be with. Her beautiful smile always greeted us. We loved Barb so much and she will be missed.
Barb was a lovely and gracious friend. She will be missed. We became friends through the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown. May she rest in peace and know that she was well loved.
I’m sorry to learn of Barbara Koebley’s death. I made her acquaintance as a volunteer at St. Barnabas. She was a kind and friendly person. A previous commenter noted that she had the ability to make “a bad day turn upside down.” That was Barbara Koebley exactly. I will miss her gentle spirit and talking with her.