Barbara A. Lecher, 89, of Saint Clair died Thursday March 26, 2020, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born in Forestville, May 17, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Batsick) Markovich. She worked in the garment industry at Peek-A-Boo Styles, Schuylkill Haven before retiring from Craftex Knitting Mills, Auburn. She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Saint Clair. Barb, known by some as "Barbie Doll", greatest pleasure in life was spending time with her family and grandchildren, whether it be teaching her grandchildren to swim at her son Eddie's pool in the summer or having them for sleepovers at her house. Later in life she enjoyed spending time at the Casinos. She was always there for her children and grandchildren whenever and wherever they needed her and she will be sadly missed by all. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Edward "Sonny" Bernetskie and Walter "Jack" Lecher; 4 bothers Matthew, John, Andrew and Steve Markovich; 3 sisters Mary Kleczek, Ann Laskey and Catherine Bernetskie. Surviving are 3 daughters, Sharon Trowbridge of Lancaster, Deborah Spinelle of Saint Clair, Sandra Milner of Pottsville; 3 sons Edward Bernetskie of Saint Clair, Andrew Bernetskie and his wife Peggy of Pottsville, Brian Bernetskie of Seattle Washington; 8 Grandchildren: Michelle, Ashley, Jason, Jenna, Nicholas, Jacob, Jessica, and Alexandria; six Great-Grandchildren, sister-in-law Diane Markovich of Alaska; nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated and announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110 in her memory. Burial will be in Schuylkill Park, Schuylkill Haven. Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, Saint Clair is in charge of arrangements.