Barbara Ann Breitbarth

February 21, 1948 - February 7, 2020

Barbara Ann (Martinick) Breitbarth, age 71 of Audubon, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 as a tired warrior who battled many serious health issues over the past two decades. Surrounded by her loving family, her courageous and strong spirit finally surrendered to complications of Multiple Myeloma – a disease that she kept in its place for almost 6 years. Barbara was truly a fighter who showed the world that strong faith trumps suffering. Born in Philadelphia on February 21, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Peter J. Sr. and Barbara (Burkes) Martinick. She was the beloved wife of Gary G. Breitbarth for over 41 years, and the proud mother of a son, Matthew G (Kaleena) of New Hanover, and a daughter, Kathryn Ann of Upper Providence. She is survived by three sisters, Carol, Kathy (Ted) Plush, and Deb (Larry) Brady; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. An infant brother, Peter preceded her in death, but remained a guiding, gentle force throughout her life. Barbara was a pioneer, both personally and professionally. She was the first in the extended family to earn a college degree (Villanova University, Class of 1974), and showed the world her spirit of adventure as she relocated from her home in Lafayette Hill to build a new life on the west coast at the early age of 21. There she worked in various nursing positions in the Los Angeles area, and soon married the love of her life, Gary on December 16, 1978. As their circle of love grew, they moved back to the Philadelphia area in 1984 to begin a new life. Barbara reentered the work force as a nurse for the US Postal Service. She then transferred to the Coatesville VA Hospital and worked as a psychiatric nurse, until she was injured on duty and permanently disabled. Her early life history includes Saint Philip Neri Grade School, and Saint Matthew High School (Class of 1965). She played the oboe, worked as a candy striper and led a full, fun and funny life with so many friends. As time passed, she remained in close contact with them, as evidenced by the hundreds of Christmas cards she faithfully sent, until recent years. Barbara enjoyed antiquing, collecting Ukrainian eggs and artifacts, and spending time with her family. She was faith-filled, kind, compassionate and loving of both people and animals. Without a doubt, she served as an inspirational role model of superior strength to all who were aware of her life’s story. Her playful and sweet spirit will be greatly missed. Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Thursday morning, February 13th, from 10-10:50am at Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 519 Union Ave, Bridgeport, PA 19405. A funeral Divine Liturgy will commence in the church at 11AM. Internment will immediately follow at the church cemetery located on West Church Road in King of Prussia. Professional arrangements are by the William A. Moore Funeral Home, 708 Fayette St., Conshohocken. The Breitbarth Family would like to specially acknowledge the team of health care professionals at the Pottstown Cancer Center for providing exceptional care to Barbara for close to six years as she battled Multiple Myeloma. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church at the aforementioned address, or to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, www.myeloma.org or (818) 487-7455.