Barbara C. Piccioni

Barbara C. O'Connell Piccioni, 83 of Pottsville died peacefully Tuesday at the home of her caregiver Zina.

She was born August 5, 1941, in Pottsville a daughter of the late Joseph P. Sr., and Colette Butler O'Connell 

She was 1959 graduate of Nativity BVM High School where she was cheerleader all 4 years of high school and Alvernia University where she graduated Suma Cum Laude with a Bachelor Degree

Prior to retiring Barbara worked for the former President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Schuylkill County the Honorable James J. Curran, Sr.; Reading Anthracite Co., Pottsville and the Law of Offices of James J. Curran, Jr.

Barbara was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville and its Adoration Society; Pottsville B.P.W. where she served in all officer positions, co-chair of the Orchid Award which is the B.P.W.'s signature event. She also attended B.P.W. State and National Conventions. But the highlight of B.P.W. for Barbara was attending the International Board Meeting in Dublin, Ireland. She was also a member of Schuylkill Retirement Association, a member of the advisory board for Blue Cross/Blue Shield and the former Pottsville Hospital Ladies Auxiliary.

Barbara lived a life of generosity and kindness; she never had a negative word to say about anyone and was always willing to help out those in need.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry N. Piccioni on April 17, 2016.

Surviving are her brother Joseph P. O'Connell, II and his wife Patricia, Archbald; her beloved nephew, Joseph P. O'Connell, III; 2 great-nieces, Nora & Everly O'Connell; her dear childhood friend, Sarah Donohue, Pottsville; her devoted caregivers, Zina Garcia, Tamaqua; Melissa Williams, New Philadelphia; Connie Concepcion, Pottsville.

Barbara's family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Compassionate Care Hospice for their care towards Barbara during her final weeks.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11AM from St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 9:30AM until the time of mass. Inurnment will be held in Our Lady of Calvary Chapel Columbarium at Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions in memory of Barbara be made to St. Patrick Memorial Fund, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, PA 17901. Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.

Please share your memories and condolences with Barbara's family by signing guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com