Barbara Peden, 94, born May 10, 1930, passed away peacefully on Oct 10, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, known for her kindness, warmth, love, for always having a fresh pot of coffee and her famous mashed potatoes. Throughout her life, Barbara embraced family traditions and cherished every moment spent with her loved ones. Her nurturing spirit and infectious laughter brought joy to all who knew her. Barb was also an avid quilter, finding solace and joy in creating pieces for her friends and family. She was welcomed into Heaven by her loving husband, William "Stoney" Peden, her parents Emmett and Sarah McKnight Newell, her siblings, Robert Newell, Ruth French and Dorothy Harkins, granddaughter, Amy Leigh Peden and grandson Max Stone Hershey. She is remembered by her five loving children, Barbara "Bunny" Matheny, Deborah (Brad) Peroney, William "Goon" (Patricia) Peden Jr., Thomas (Janet) Peden, and Robert Peden. Barb's legacy of compassion and love will continue on through the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Tammy (Marcus, Ava, Nathan, Lyla) Tonini, Brad (Apryl) Peroney, Kelli (Tim, Perry Riggle, Caroline) Lee, Joe Peroney, Josh Peroney, William (Melissa) Peden III, Matthew Peden, Annie (Allen, Lilly, Izzy) Crawford, Jenny (Tyler, Addie, Jax, Emma) Hershey, Sarah (Austin) Metzler, Abigail (William) Nicholson, Kaylee Peden, and Stone Peden, and a beloved friend and neighbor, Joyce and Sunny Sleith. Barb's memory will live on forever in the hearts of those she touched. An enormous thank you to Independance Hospice Care team, and her beloved nurses, Lisa, and Kathy and aide Dot. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13th, at BARTHEL'S FUNERAL HOME, Smithton, PA. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, Oct. 14th, at 10 a.m. at BARTHEL'S FUNERAL HOME with Rev David J. Nazimek officiating. Burial will be in St Timothy Catholic Cemetery, Smithton. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.