Barbara Ann Girman, 85, passed peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 9, 2025, while in hospice care at Keystone House in Wyndmoor, PA.

Born in Dupont, PA, Barbara was the daughter of the late Julia (Sudol) Wilk and John Wilk and remained a lifelong resident of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

A 1957 graduate of Duryea High School, she earned a secretarial certificate from Scranton Lackawanna Business College and went on to serve as an executive secretary for Owens-Illinois, later Techneglas/OI-NEG, in Pittston, where she worked until her retirement.

She is survived by her daughter Andrea M. Girman, MD, of Asheville, NC; her son Michael J. Girman, Jr. and his wife Pam, of Doylestown, PA; and her beloved grandchildren Jake, Julia, Andrew, and Emily. She is also survived by her sisters Bernadine Mackowski of Old Forge, PA, and Marie Blough of Williamsburg, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael J. Girman.

An avid gardener and lover of interior design and classic fashion, Barbara brought warmth, grace, and quiet elegance to all who knew her.

Cremation arrangements are under the care of the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Northeastern Pennsylvania. To leave an online condolence for Barbara's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank (185 Research Drive, Pittston, PA 18640; 570-908-2222), to Keystone Care’s Keystone House Hospice, www.keystonecare.com/donate, checks may be mailed to Development Office, 8765 Stenton, Ave., Wyndmoor, PA 19038; 215-836-2440, or to a food bank or hospice of one’s choice.

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Guestbook Entries

Dear Bernie & Family: We are very sorry for your loss!!! Your sister was wonderful to me when I worked with her @ Owen Illinois. Please accept our deepest condolences!

Lynne Bordick Martino (9 days ago)

Condolences on the profound loss of your Mom. She is etched in the memory of all who knew her. Barbara was the Epitome of Elegance.

Jennie & Susie (24 days ago)

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I always admired your mom and she was always so classy!

Patty Hannon Kilyanek (26 days ago)

My deepest sympathy to Andrea and Michael. I was very good friends with your dad and always knew that your mom was a class act. May Barbara's memory be eternal.

Stephen Yokimishyn (26 days ago)

Andrea, Michael and family, Very sorry to hear of Mom's passing. May she rest in peace. Love and prayers to you.

Lynn Girman (27 days ago)

My sincere condolences to her family and friends

Jim Gromelski (27 days ago)

So sorry for your loss. Bard was a beautiful soul

Tony mancini (27 days ago)

I worked at the facility Barbara lived at. I did activities together. I will miss her so much. Love her.

Kelsey Grady (28 days ago)

Andrea, Michael, and family, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. She was such a good friend to me. I will never forget all the times I spent at your home. Please know that I’m keeping your family in my thoughts and offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Trina Moss (28 days ago)

Andrea and Mike, so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom! She was a lovely lady. Always dressed to the nines! My sincere condolences. Your Mom and Dad were good friends of my parents also.

Janice Gromelski Miller (28 days ago)

Andrea and Michael so sorry for you loss. She was so sweet and always made me feel like family.

David Guarilia (28 days ago)

Andrea and Michael... I am SO VERY SORRY to hear of your mom's passing! Along with your dad, they were both great friends to my parents... I remember the good old days at The Duryea Little League and the awesome picnics we used to have in our backyard at the end of every baseball season... Offering you both my sincere prayers and condolences in this difficult time... Kevin

Kevin Hastie (29 days ago)

Reaching out with heartfelt condolences. Sending prayers!

Cheryl Hastie Scartelli (29 days ago)

I am so sorry to hear about Barbara. She was an old friend and a lovely person. My prayers are with everyone.

Dorothy Hastie (29 days ago)

She will be greatly missed.

Janice Perschau (29 days ago)

Good friends will miss you…

Patricia A Girman (30 days ago)

I miss her so much, I can't imagine the depth of the loss from.your lives. She was so proud of her children and grandchildren .. you brought so much joy to her life! There are enough wonderful memories for everyone! May God grant peace to Barbara and her family.

Peggy Guffrovich (30 days ago)

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