COUDERSPORT, Pa.---Barbara J. “Barb” Cobb Boothby, 70, a
longtime resident of Coudersport, passed away with her loving family by her
side on Friday, July 10, 2020, in UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport, after a short
illness.
Born on Thursday, October 27, 1949 in Coudersport, she was a
daughter of Daniel Cobb and Norma Carpenter Cobb Nichols. In Shinglehouse, she married James E. “Jim”
Boothby, who survives.
Barb was a graduate of Coudersport High School. She was employed by the Valley Convenience
Store in Sweden Valley and was self-employed, having cleaned houses for many
years. She also served as the steward of
the Coudersport American Legion Post #192.
Barb was a 50-year member of the Coudersport American Legion
Post 192 Ladies Auxiliary and was a member of the Wellsville Moose Lodge
Chapter #248.
Surviving besides her husband are her mother of Coudersport;
a son, Matt (Rosie) Dynda of Portland, Maine; three daughters, Barbie Adams of
Sweden Valley, Charlene (Dean) Nelson of Genesee, and Roberta (Ward) Seeley of
Little Falls, N.Y.; six grandchildren; four sisters, Norma (Brian) Pekarski of
Coudersport, Danette (Thomas) McKinzie of Frackville, Gem (Adam) Gibbons of
Gulfport, Mississippi and Mary Belle (Joe) Martin of Erie; and several nieces
and nephews.
In addition to her father, Barb was predeceased by three
brothers, Raymond Cobb, Gene Cobb, and Craig Cobb.
A celebration of Barb’s life will be held at the Coudersport
American Legion Post #192 on a date and time to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Coudersport
American Legion Auxiliary, 2 Buffalo Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Barb’s family has entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury,
funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Barb,
please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral
Home Facebook page.
