Obituary of Barbara B. Kercher

Barbara ( Bates ) Kercher, age 68 years, of Collegeville, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019.

Barbara was born in Newburgh, NY on Sunday, December 31, 1950, daughter of the late William K. and the late Barbara ( Herkness ) Bates.

She has lived in Collegeville, Pa for the last 30 years, formerly of Salisbury, MD.

She graduated from Penn State University. Barbara worked with Methacton School District.

Barbara enjoyed arts and craft projects, she also enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her twin grandsons.

 She is survived by her husband John D. Kercher, Jr. of Collegeville, their 2 sons Brant S. (& Sharon) Kercher of Mt. Laurel, NJ, & Raun Kercher of Pottstown, Pa.

Also survived by her 2 brothers Brad Bates of Mont Alto, Pa and William A. Bates of West Melbourne, Fl and her grandsons Owen & Graham Kercher.

Her Memorial Service will be on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 4:00 PM at Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 224 West Main Street, Trappe, Pa 19426.

There will be a time for relatives and friends to gather before the service from 3:00 to 4:00 PM at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Disabled American Veterans, Post Office Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 OR American Cancer Society, Post Office Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Arrangements by Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home of Trappe, Pa, 610-489-7900, msrfh.com.