Barbara J. Spock Gehring
formerly of Masontown
Barbara J. Spock Gehring, 90, of Greensburg, formerly of Masontown, passed away peacefully in her sleep, in St. Anne’s Home, Thursday, November 5, 2026. Barbara was born November 3, 1936, in Masontown, the daughter of John Spock, Jr., and Agnes Blanc Spock, both of whom predeceased her.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Margaret Spock Dull; and an infant brother.
Barbara is survived by her sons, Daniel A. Gehring of Greensburg, and Robert A. Gehring and wife Michelle of Castle Shannon; two grandchildren, Jacob J. Gehring and fiance Caitlyn Staunton of Plano, Texas, and Rebecca I. Gehring of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and her niece and goddaughter, Nancy Dull Heatley and husband Gareth of St. Austell, United Kingdom.
Barbara is a 1954 graduate of the former All Saints High School in Masontown and a 1958 graduate of Duquesne University with a B.S. Degree in Chemistry.
After working as a chemist at Westinghouse and Gulf Oil, she worked at Second National Bank of Masontown for 26 years as a special services teller, retiring in 2001.
After retirement, Barbara spent her time volunteering at the German-Masontown Library, listening to classical music, and enjoying beach vacations with her family in Rehoboth Beach, Virginia Beach, and the Outer Banks.
The family would like to acknowledge the following who assisted her during the last chapter of her life: Pat O’Neill, her long-time caregiver; the staff of Heartland Hospice; and the staff at St. Anne’s Home.
Barbara was a parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg after having been a long-time parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi (formerly All Saints) Church in Masontown.
Barbara was a devoted mother, daughter and grandmother, who led with faith, love and selflessness. She put her family above all things, and her deep spiritual strength was a guiding light to the many who were blessed to know and love her. We are not saying goodbye to Barbara but merely see you later.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 9, in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 101 W. Church Avenue, Masontown, PA 15461. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery.
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