Barbara Ann (nee Blue) Tuggle, 82, passed away November 26, 2019 at Santa Rita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Green Valley, AZ after a brief illness. She was born on June 4, 1937 at Locust Mountain Hospital in Shenandoah, PA. She was the daughter of the late Agnes and Martin Blue of Mahanoy City. She was married for 53 years to Thomas M. Tuggle who died on August 15, 2020 in Green Valley, AZ.

A graduate of Mahanoy City High School, class of 1955, Barbara attended Grace Downs Air Career School in NYC. After completing the Manhattan Airline School, she was employed by Capital Airlines as a Stewardess. Following her career with the airlines, she accepted a position with Liberty Finance in New Orleans, working as an auditor. It was here that Barbara met her future husband, Tom. They were married in 1966 at Christ Lutheran Church in Mahanoy City by Rev. Paul Kramer. Because of Tom's job with Liberty, the Tuggles' spent time in several cities in the East as well as in Dallas, TX. They resided in Hubbard, Ohio for 27 years before retiring to the warm climate and great golf of Green Valley, AZ.

While in Hubbard, Barbara was involved in "The American Business Women's Association" where she held different offices on the Board of Directors. She had 48 Years of perfect attendance and selected "Woman of the year in 1980." An avid golfer, Babs helped with many fundraising events at the Oak Tree County Club near Hubbard and was also very active in the Women's Gold League of the Country Club of Green Valley.

Fondly known as "Babs" to her family and friends in Mahanoy City, she enjoyed her visits to the Coal Region and rarely missed her high school class reunions. She did beautiful needlepoint and many of her handmade ornaments adorn family Christmas trees to this day. She was beloved by her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great nieces and great-great nephews who had a special place in their hearts for "Aunt Babs." She used email but never gave up sending a card or a note which always had a personal touch.  Her regular correspondence gave us an extra reason to smile when we saw something from her in our mailbox. Her warm and caring personality will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Blue Kehler (husband, Jack), great-nephew, John Kehler III, nephew, John Kehler (Jack) Jr. (Robin). She is survived by her brother, Robert (Ben) Blue (Carol) Barnesville, Nieces Susan Kehler Mannello (Charles), Barbara Kehler Cimino (Joseph), Allyson Blue Schaller (Marc), Leslie Blue Shultz (Matthew), great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews.

The family would like to thank Barbara's dearest friend, Marge Spiering of Green Valley, who remained by her side through this illness and her passing. Marge was a "lifeline' for our family during this most difficult time.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Sat., Oct. 17 at 11 am at Sky View Memorial Park, Hometown with Rev. Fred Crawford officiating, followed by a White Dove release in her memory. Donations in memory of Barbara can be made to Christ Lutheran Church in Mahanoy City, PA.