Barbara E. Shoemaker

Barbara E. Shoemaker, 62, of Mt. Bethel died Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the VNA Monroe County Hospice, East Stroudsburg, PA.  She was the wife of Leslie Shoemaker.

Born in Newark, NJ she was the daughter of the late Granville Clark and Dorothy (Weigel) Brace.

A graduate of Freehold High School, she spent most of her life as a homemaker.  She was an avid writer of poetry and short stories and had several pieces published.

She and her husband owned and operated Portland Video from 1991 to 1995. 

She was active in civic organizations, including the ARC of the Lehigh Valley and the Bangor Area School District where she served on the PTA and the School Board.

Surviving in addition to her husband are:   Son, Brian and Daughter, Susan, both at home.  Sisters, Madeline, Marion, and Patricia. Brother, Matthew and many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA. Visitation one hour prior to services. Interment in Church Hill Cemetery.  Online Condolences may be offered at www.palmerifuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America at www.alzfdn.org.