Secunda

Barbara Napleton Secunda, daughter of Alan Napleton and Jeanette (Schaffner) Napleton, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, after a brief illness.

Her life centered around her family. She was devoted to her children and grandchildren, who were her joy. Many family gatherings and celebrations were hosted in her home. While raising her children, Barbara worked at Butler County Community College, the Butler County Registrar's Office and managed the family real estate properties. Prior to marriage, she worked at Magnetics in Butler and DuPont in New York.

She was a lifelong member of Saint Paul Catholic Church where she served on the parish counsel, as editor of the parish newsletter, docent and on the welcoming ministry. Her volunteer work included Cub Scouts, PTA, school cafeteria and Butler Hospital gift shop. She enjoyed traveling worldwide and throughout the states with friends and family. Barbara was fortunate in her later years to move her home to beautiful Ava Maria, Fla.

She is survived by her sons, Bill (Chris) Secunda and David (Peggy) Secunda; daughters, DeeAnn (Ralph) Graham and Susan (Gary) Raabe; grandchildren, Sara (Brad) Patton, Maggie (Tom) Duer, Lilly Secunda, Alan (Kristen) Jackson, Zachary, Cassie and Luke Secunda, Elizabeth (Brian) Hubbard, and Emily, Theresa, Anna and Clara Raabe; great-grandchildren, Gracie, Silas and Ellie Patton, Chase Jackson, Logan and Zoey Duer and James Hubbard. Also surviving are brothers, Alan Napleton, of Texas and John Napleton, of Virginia; and sisters, Carol Green, of Butler, Mary Cooney, of Maryland and Peggy Burrier, of Texas.

Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved parents; her dear sister, Jeanette (Nettie) Napleton; and her sweet aunt, Pauline Poage, to whom she was caregiver.

SECUNDA — A gathering of family and friends of Barbara Napleton Secunda, who died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the celebration of life service at noon Saturday at BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER OF CONNOQUENESSING TOWNSHIP, 856 Evans City Road, Renfrew.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.

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