Barbara J. Irons
May 11, 1935 ~ September 28, 2024
Born in: Versailles, New York
Barbara J. Irons, 89, of Franklin passed away at The Caring Place on September 28,
2024 with her family at her side.
Born in Versailles, NY on May 11, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Merton and Helen (Van Rensselaer) Cross.
Barbara was a 1952 graduate of Gowanda High School. Three years later, on September 17, 1955, she married the love of her life, G. Robert “Bob” Irons. He survives.
She was an IU 6 substitute teacher’s aide for the Franklin Area School District. She also worked at DeBence Antique Music World in Franklin. She was known for her apple and pumpkin pies that her husband rarely shared. She loved traveling the world with Bob and visited many countries including Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Hawaii, Norway,
Russia and Germany, to name a few. They traveled on mission trips within the US and Haiti. Over the years she was involved with various card clubs and sewing clubs and was a part of the “Lunch Bunch” group. She also enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and word searches.
Barbara and Bob were longtime members of the East Grove Global Methodist Church and were very active in the church to the point where one might say they were “Pillars” of the church.
Left to cherish her memory along with her husband, Bob, are their children Cheryl Miller-Foliano and her husband, Tom, of Chambersburg, PA, Kerry Irons and his wife, Julie, of Franklin, Scott Irons of Hanover, PA, and Marcy Anderson and her companion, Dave Seaman, of Hummelstown, PA; her grandchildren Keith and Kelly Miller, Zak Ray, Emily and Jordan Irons, Lesley Workman, Taylor Irons, and Richard and Connor Anderson; and her great grandchildren Parker and Payton Miller, Bryce Workman, and Everhett Irons. She is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Craig Irons; and her brothers Donald, Richard, and Wayne Cross.
Family and friends are invited to the East Grove Global Methodist Church, 1167 Belmar Road, Franklin on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Visitation will be from 10:30 am to 11:30 am with the Memorial Service to follow at 11:30 am at the church with Pastor Matthew Blake officiating.
Barbara will be laid to rest at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens next to her son Craig.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in Barbara’s name to the East Grove Global Church; Alzheimer’s Association at https://act.alz.org; The Salvation Army at https://www.salvationarmyusa.org; and/or the American Cancer Society at https://donate.cancer.org.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA . Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence on Barbara’s Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.
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My deepest sympathies to the family for the passing of Barb. She was a lovely person to have as a mom of some of my students. She was so active in her kids’ lives, a willing help whenever needed by me and others. She will be missed, but you will see her again. God Bless you all.
Mr Irons, Jim and I are so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful kind loving person.
May God carry you and your family be comforted by his love.
Family and Friends of Barbara J. Irons,
May God comfort and support you in the time of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We were blessed to know and love Barb and her wonderful family.
“Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14: 1 -3
May God Bless and Keep You,
Lou, Susan & Bethany Slautterback
Dear Bob & Family,
I first met Barb when she was a teacher’s aide at Franklin Jr.-Sr. High School, and I was a health and physical ed. teacher there alongside Bob. I found Barb to be a tiny, “genteel” lady with a very soft voice. Quite the oppositie of her husband, Bob, who was very tall and athletic with a booming voice.
God brought these two very different, yet “special” people together, who lived every day with a deep abiding faith in Him. I have no doubt that today, Barb is walking in Paradise and talking with Jesus in her soft voice with a smile on her face.
With sympathy,
June Chekanowsky
To all the Irons’,
I was sorry to hear of the loss of Barb. I have fond memories of her being our Den Mother for Cub Scouts – back in the day and she was always a friendly face.
Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make it out to the service. I wish you all peace in knowing she is no longer suffering.
Mr. Irons, Cheryl, Kerry, Scott, and Marcy
I’m sorry and saddened for your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this difficult time.