Barbara Martinick Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Barbara Martinick, age 99, of Lafayette Hill, PA passed away at the Saint Joseph Villa in Flourtown, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday, June 9, 2018. While Barbara struggled with memory issues, she never lost touch with her essence, as she routinely asked for kisses and never missed an opportunity to tell anyone who entered her world that she loved them “a bushel and a peck!” Her motto had always been - “I have a strong constitution and I am going to live until I am 120!” This powerful and courageous spirit kept Barbara fighting for six days, and provided an opportunity for many to shower her with both love and prayer. It also blessed those same witnesses with many remarkable signs that heaven is for real. Her final surrender was, no doubt, a journey to a better place for Barbara, but also for those she left behind as, without exception, all were positively changed by what took place. Barbara was born in Duncott, PA on September 20, 1918 and was the eldest daughter of the late George and Anna Burkes. Her beloved husband, Peter J. Martinick, and her precious son, Peter Joseph, preceded her in death in 2009 and 1962, respectively. Barbara was a registered nurse who worked at Hahnemann Hospital where she was head nurse on the Men’s Surgical Unit. She was particularly proud of the fact that she assisted a renowned surgeon, as he pioneered new methods of cardiac surgery. This work was foundational to surgical practices that are used to this day. While her love for nursing was clear, Barbara devoted her life to her family. She loved to cook Sunday dinners and was always willing to babysit. Barbara loved the sun, spelling and “Seek and Find” puzzles. But her greatest love was for God and her family. Babi, meaning “grandmother”, will be missed by her four daughters: Barbara Breitbarth (Gary), Carol Berardi, Kathy Plush (Ted), and Debbie Brady (Larry); her eight grandchildren: Matthew (Kaleena), Kathryn, Kim, Dr. Ted (Megan), Jonathan (Jackie), Kaitlyn (Stephen), Kelly, who shares her birthday, and Brianna; also, three great grandchildren: Quinn, James and Sloane. Babi’s legacy will continue as some of her family members followed in her footsteps by choosing careers in the health care profession, while all of her devoted family live by a value set that puts family first. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Tuesday morning at 9:00 at Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Bridgeport, PA. A Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00, followed by interment at the Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery on Church Road. The cremains of her late husband, Peter, will also be interred at that time. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to her church or to the Saint Joseph Villa. Professional arrangements are by the William A. Moore Funeral Home, 708 Fayette Street, Conshohocken.

Barbara Martinick

September 20, 1918 - June 9, 2018

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