Barbara Anne Walters

Barbara Anne Walters (Riehl) formerly of Fox Chase, Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at the Neshaminy Manor Nursing Home in Doylestown after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease at her age of 85.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Walters, Sr. Devoted mother of Joseph Jr., Paul (Gina) and Robert (Sherri). Loving Mom-mom of Paul Jr., Brian, Jessica, Trevor and Darryl. Dear sister of Jack (the late Anne), the late Anna Marie (Bill), Joseph (the late Cathy), the late Harry and Phillip (Johanna), also survived by her many nieces and nephews.

Barbara worked at Bell Tell with her lifelong friend, Mary Cantrell, and then went to John Wanamaker’s for over 20 years. She also worked at Strawbridge’s and Mellon Bank in the northeast for a number of years. She will be remembered by everyone who knew her for her wonderful sense of humor.

If Barbara wasn’t visiting her grandchildren or other nieces and nephews, she loved to do her local flea markets on the weekends. She also loved Sea Isle City which she would go to every year since the early 60’s with all her siblings and other family members. Barbara loved to take her favorite chair, the free Sandpiper Magazine, her big hat and a cold beer hid in her beach bag down to the beach after the life guards left and relax and enjoy the surf. She truly taught us how to enjoy life and relax.

Barbara loved her family gatherings, whether it was the Riehl family Christmas party or a Thanksgiving dinner at her son’s home. She would always brighten a room with her always well-dressed outfits, her bright blue eyes and huge smile.

Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions a private family service will be held at graveside on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Foundation in your local area.


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