Barbara Frances Goldsborough Reilly, 72, peacefully passed away at home May 28, 2016 surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Chester, Barbara was the daughter of the late Robert and Harriet Schwichow Goldsborough and was a life-long resident of Eddystone.
She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls, class of 1961 and was a devout member of St. Rose of Lima parish. After raising her family, Barbara was employed for many years at Strolli's II Restaurant and was later employed as the borough Assistant Treasurer until she retired in 2007. Barbara enjoyed spending time with friends, family, and especially with her grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Davita Dialysis nurses who were like Barbara's second family.
Survivors: devoted wife to Edward Reilly, her husband of 51 years; loving mother to ten children, Janet Mickle (Mark), Megan Reilly, Robert Reilly (Kassy), Thomas Reilly (Amy), Kristen Dumigan (Matt), Patricia Darlington (Tom), David Reilly, Katie Reilly, Beth Cronauer (Chris), Edward Reilly (Carrie); sister to Joanne Cline and Karen Ventrilla; also cherished Mom Mom to 24 grandchildren, Kevin, Mark, Justin, Paul, Miranda, Conner, Ava Grace, Katelyn, Erin, Thomas, Ryan, Gabrielle, Alexandria, Juliette, Avery Rose, Emerson Frances, Morgan, Chase, Reilly, Genevieve, Christian, MacKenna, Madeline, and Mairin.
Visitation: 5:00-8:00 PM Thursday, June 2, 2016 and 8:45-9:30 AM Friday, June 3, 2016 at St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, 1901 Chester Pike, Eddystone, PA 19022
Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Barbara's life during a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM Friday at church.
Burial: SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105