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Deretha E. Barger, 92, of Sarver, passed away on October 4, 2025 at the Concordia Lutheran Ministries.
Born October 3, 1933 in Fairmount City, she was the daughter of Wilbert Neiswonger and Ethel (Radaker) Neiswonger. Deretha was brought into this world by her grandmother Bertha Radaker.
Deretha was a member of Church of God in Lower Burrell. She enjoyed baking, crocheting, quilting, playing the piano, singing and playing bingo. Most important to Deretha was reading the Bible and loving her family.
Surviving are four daughters, Debra (Joseph) Puskar of Natrona Heights, Rhonda (Peter) Schoedel of Sarver, Sandra (Allan) Woolard of Kissimmee, FL and Crystal (Robert) Haus of Arnold; three sisters, Pauline George of Ohio, Wilda Croyle of New Bethlehem and Sylvia (Dave) Fields of Dallas, TX; 22 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William E. "Bill" Barger, Jr. on January 29, 2025, one brother, Elwood Neiswonger and grandson, Eric James Barger
Friends will be received from Monday, October 6, 2025, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Fox Funeral Home, Inc., Saxonburg, PA.
Services will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Fox Funeral Home, Inc., Saxonburg, with Pastor Rick Harbaugh officiating.
Interment will follow in Sarversville Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Wounded Warrior Project.
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