Barbara A. Callender

            Barbara A. Callender, 66, of Tarentum, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights after being ill the past 1 ½ years. She was born April 5, 1952 in Harrison Township to the late George A. and Louise (Shesky) Monarko. She has lived in Tarentum since 1982 where she was a homemaker and also worked as a secretary and bartender at several locations. Barbara was a member of Bull Creek Presbyterian Church, West Deer Twp., Tarentum Eagles and Elks and a social member of Brackenridge American Legion. She graduated from West Deer High School in 1970 and 2 years at Duff’s Business College. Barbara enjoyed crocheting, humming birds and was an avid Penguin and Steelers fan.

            Survivors include her sons James M. Callender, Tarentum and Jason P. (Christina) Callender, West Deer Twp.; 5 grandchildren James, Jason, Cheyenne, Warren and Grant. Also surviving are her siblings Christine Monarko, West Deer, Thomas (Jeanne) Monarko, Fawn Twp. and Marie Monarko, West Deer. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James L. Callender.

            Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 PM Sunday in  the Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526 where services will be held on Monday at 11 AM with her cousin Rev. Daniel K. Ekas, Pastor Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be private. VISIT: dusterfh.com