Isabel Watkins West

Isabel Watkins West , 90, of Barnesville passed away Wednesday September 21, 2022 at Providence Place Senior Living, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, November 11, 1931, She was a daughter of the late Michael and Sophie (Kozar) Pushcarovich.

Isabel, a Penn State grad, was the founder and Executive Director of Schuylkill County Easterseals, Frackville and also Owner/Operator of Ken’s Kreamy Kone, Frackville.

She was a member of Christ UCC, Barnesville, PA; former member of St. Michael Orthodox Church, St. Clair; Eastern Star; Past President of Frackville Women’s Club and Frackville Library Board.

She was active in the Republican Party at both the local and national level working for many campaigns, served as a campaign manager and was a Pennsylvania delegate to the Republican National Convention. She was rewarded for her service with honorary mementoes from past Presidents.

An avid Bowler, she also enjoyed playing cards, especially 500 Rummy, and loved doing word searches insisting that they kept her mind sharp.

She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel West; 10 brothers and sisters.

Surviving four sons Kent Watkins and his wife Dr. Janine of Port Carbon; Kevin Watkins and his wife Cindy of Laurys Station; Kyle Watkins of Barnesville and Kirk Watkins of Conshohocken; 7 Grandchildren (Joshua, Jeremy, Brian, Rhys, Celeste, Kyler and Kian) 1 Great Grandchild Michael; Nieces and Nephews.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday September 30, 2022 from Christ UCC, 132 Church Rd. Barnesville, PA 18214 with The Rev. Josh Nemeth  officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Easterseals 1501 Lehigh St, Suite 201

Allentown, PA 18103. Interment will be private at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville, is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences can be sent to www.nicehartfuneralhome.com.