Barbara E. “Barb” Dauber, 89, of the Lutheran Home at Kane, and formerly of First Avenue, Johnsonburg, passed away Saturday evening, April 12, 2025 at the Lutheran Home. She was born January 16, 1936, in St. Marys, a daughter to the late Marlin and Vada Krise Mann. On May 7, 1955 in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, she married Gary S. Dauber. He preceded her in death on April 7, 2007. 

A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Barb was a 1953 graduate of Johnsonburg High School and was member of Holy Rosary Church. She was also a member of Central Hose Co. where she had also been a bartender for several years. Barb loved spending time with her family and friends. Sitting on her front porch, reading a book, she was always waiting to have a chat with whomever would come by. 

In addition to working at Centrals, Barb had also worked at Cherry’s Restaurant and at The Wood Corner in Ridgway.
Barb is survived by her children, Cindy Haight (Mike) of Johnsonburg, Gary Dauber (Susie) of St. Marys, Tammy Dauber of Johnsonburg, Terri Zilkofski (Mike) of Johnsonburg and Greg “Himer” Dauber and his companion Virginia Dornisch of Ridgway, 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter.

She is also survived by her sisters Marlene Lowdermilk of Milford, Delaware and Susan Kelly of San Jose, CA and several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her parents and husband, Barb is predeceased by a brother Roger Mann. 

Friends and family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial for Barbara E. “Barb” Dauber to be conducted at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg on Saturday April 26, 2025 at 10 AM, with Fr. David Wilson, Pastor as celebrant. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

Friends will be received at the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services Chapel, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg, PA on Friday evening from 6 to 8 PM.
If desired, memorial contributions in memory of Barb should be made to the American Alzheimer’s Assn. at donorservices.alz.org