Dr. Barbara M. “Barb” Jones, 82, of Quarryville, departed this life on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was the wife of the late Owen L. Jones, Sr., with whom she shared 21 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 1988. Born in Kenosha, WI, she was the daughter of the late Donald Frank Siver, Sr., and the late Margaret Lucy (Clarke) Siver-Lashway. Barb was a graduate of Kemper Hall in Kenosha, WI, class of 1959. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Ripon College in 1963, followed by attending Temple University, where she earned master’s and doctorate degrees. Barb made a career in the field of education, serving in roles of counselor, teacher, and supervisor. Following her retirement, she was employed as a receptionist in senior living settings. She is survived by her nieces, Marie Sorensen, of Salem, WI, Michele Lodge, of Frazer, PA, Melinda Mattson and Jessica Guyer, both of Coatesville; cousins, Frank Siver, of CT, and Stanford Siver, of WA; a stepdaughter, Carolyn Julye, of Mount Airy, PA; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Frank Siver, Jr. and George Ray Siver, and a stepson, Robert Jones. A Viewing will be held from 12:00 noon – 2 PM on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Dewald Funeral & Cremation Services, 227 West 4th Street, Quarryville, PA 17566. Interment will follow the viewing at Church of Christ Cemetery, Ercildoun, PA. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Barb’s memory to Angie’s Stray Foundation online at https://angiesstrayfoundation.org/donate. Arrangements entrusted to Dewald Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Quarryville. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.dewalds.com. Comments are closed.
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