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Barbara “Barb” Matko Goettler

Barbara “Barb” Matko Goettler, 79, of Surfside Beach, S.C., passed away Monday.

She was born June 22, 1936, in Arcadia, Pa., daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Frances Zimmerman Matko and was preceded in death by her first husband, Dale Goettler.

Barb was an avid bowler and reader, and was a loving mother and loved being involved with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband and lifemate, George Nathan Stanley; her children, Bruce Goettler and his wife, Polly, of Butler, John Goettler and Janice of Surfside Beach, Bobby Goettler and Kimmie of Myrtle Beach, Steve Goettler and Jennifer of Butler and Jeannie Sutton and her husband, JT, of Morgantown, W.Va.

She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, Gabriel, Anthony, Alex, David, Jessica, Matthew, Margaret, Laura, Megan, Gideon, Anna, Ella, Chase and Amelia; and two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Ryker.

GOETTLER — A celebration of life service for Barbara “Barb” Matko Goettler, who died Monday, April 18, 2016, will be private.Memorial donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 2700 Middleburg Drive, Columbia, SC 29204 or https://www.mda.org/.Burroughs Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet is in charge of arrangements.Condolences may be made at www.burroughsfh.com.

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