Barbara Ann (Sabol) DeCinti

     Mrs. Barbara Ann (Sabol) DeCinti, a resident of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, formerly of Forty-Fort, passed into eternal life Saturday, the evening of July 13, 2024 in the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center following a brief illness.

     Born on Friday, June 13, 1947 in Wilkes-Barre, she just celebrated her 77th birthday one month prior to her passing.  Barbara was one of two children to the late Joseph John and Margaret (Yurko) Sabol, formerly of Forty-Fort.

     Educated in the Catholic faith, Barbara began her education at the former Saint Ann's Academy, Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre.  She then became a 1965 graduate of the former Central Catholic High School, Kingston.  Barbara furthered her education by attending the Brandywine Junior College in Wilmington, Delaware.

     Until her formal retirement, Barbara worked with her parents and brother in the family business, Wilkes-Barre Wholesale previously on Bennett Street in the city.  There she held several positions over the years, serving as bookkeeper and later co-owner of the company.  In 1977, she married her late husband, Mr. John M. "Jack" DeCinti, who worked in sales for the family business.

     Barbara is best remembered as being a wonderful hostess for countless gatherings over the years.  She was a devoted wife, dedicated daughter and sister to her family.  She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her in this life.

     She was preceded in death by her father Joseph on January 25, 1992; by her mother, Margaret on December 11, 2009 and most recently by her husband, Jack on September 19, 2008.  At the time of his passing, the couple shared thirty-one years of married life together.

     Left to cherish her memory are her brother, Joseph J. Sabol of Jenkins Township; Brother-in-law, Fred DeCinti and his wife Pierette of South Lake, Texas and their family; Barbara's goddaughter, Janine Friedman of Alburtus, PA; several cousins and dear friends.

     Barbara’s family would like to gratefully acknowledge several of her beloved friends for their care, concern and assistance especially during her illness, including; Janine, Karen, Carleen, Melissa and the boys.  Your kindness, love and support have been greatly appreciated.

     Funeral services for Barbara will be held on Saturday, September 21st with her memorial funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes Street, Swoyersville.  The Reverend Louis A. Grippe, retired priest of the Diocese of Scranton; former pastor and personal family friend, will serve as celebrant and homilist.

     Private entombment will be held in the family mausoleum at Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Cemetery, Dorchester Drive, Dallas.

     Relatives and friends are cordially invited to join Joseph and extended family for a time of visitation and shared remembrances directly at church Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Barbara's funeral Mass.

    The John V. Morris Family Funeral Home Inc. of Wilkes-Barre is honored to care for Joseph and his family locally at this time.

     Those wishing to share online words of sympathy or a fond memory of Barbara with her family are encouraged to do so here on her memorial page.  Thank you.

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