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Barbara J. Kerns, 83, of Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert J. and Grace M. (McVicker) Kerns.
Barbara was a graduate of Altoona High School and Pruonto's Beauty School. She spent many years as the custodian at Llyswen United Methodist Church, Altoona.
Barbara enjoyed attending the Altoona Senior Center, playing bingo and completing puzzles.
She was a member of Jaggard United Methodist Church, Altoona.
Barbara was preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Anne Zborowsky (deceased husband, Walter I.).
Surviving are her brother, Robert D. Kerns (wife, Cheryl) of Altoona; and a niece, Christen Huber (husband, Brian) of Kitty Hawk, N.C.
Friends will be received from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Brown Funeral Home, 1218 Fourth Ave., Duncansville, with the Rev. Fred Hancock officiating. Interment will be at Alto-Reste Park, Altoona.
If so desired, memorial contributions in Barbara's name may be made to Central Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.
Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Williamsburg.
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