Barbara L. Haloskie, 69, of Shenandoah, PA, passed away Sunday, December 11 ^th , peacefully at her home.

Barbara was born in Shenandoah, PA on October 30, 1947, a daughter of the late Phyllis (Kacelowicz) and Theodore "Butch" Lachowicz.

Barb had graduated from Shenandoah Catholic class of 1964. She graduated from Bloomsburg University with a Masters in Communication.

She was a member of Divine Mercy Shenandoah, PA 17976.

She was a foster parent for SafeGuards for many years and also served as a case worker at Mentor.

When she retired, she greatly enjoyed traveling the world and taking care of her grandchildren.  She was also an avid reader of science fiction and romance novels.

She was the wife of Robert Haloskie.

Barbara is survived by a daughter, Dr. Jessica Haloskie, wife of Brian Sinotte, of Marquette MI; a son, Jeremy, husband of Dr. Sara Iglio, of Albrightsville.

Barbara is also survived by a brother, Ted, husband of Cheryl, of Henderson NV, and by 2 Grandchildren, 2 nieces.

She is preceded in death by a brother John who died as an infant.

A Religious Service will be held at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, at 11 AM on Saturday, December 17th, with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian officiating.

Friends may call Friday 6 to 8 PM and Saturday 9:30 AM at the Funeral Home.

Family prefers donations to Hillside SPCA in her memory.

Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.