Ethel E. Barron

Ethel E. (Frisco) Barron, 95, wife of the late Edward W. Barron, of East Coventry, formerly Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 in Manatawny Manor, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 13, 1924 in Perkiomen Junction, she was a daughter of the late Rose (D'Alaci) and Joseph Frisco. Ethel was a graduate of Phoenixville High School and had been formerly employed at Parsons and Baker in Phoenixville after which she became a full time mother and home maker. She was the best babysitter to all of the grandchildren and grand dogs and "second mom" to her nieces and nephews. She never said no to a chance to care for any of the children. A devout Catholic, she was a member of St. Ann R.C. Church, where she had been a member of the Women's Guild. Along with her husband, she attended daily mass, and enjoyed going out to dinner after Saturday evening mass. Known as the matriarch of her family, Ethel hosted many family picnics and gatherings over the years at her home. She was the heart of the family and loved to cook, bake and even cleaned on a regimented schedule. Ethel served as a great role model for her family members. Ethel is survived by her children: Dennis J., husband of Arlene Barron of Kissimmee, FL, Gary E. Barron, husband of Susan Doebling, of Phoenixville, PA, Tricia B., wife of John Allen, of Phoenixville, PA, Melanie, wife of Joseph Sharkey, of Phoenixville, PA and MaryAnn, wife of Thomas Mirabile III, of Spring City, PA; eleven grandchildren: Kevin, Tim, Jamie (Brenden Curtis), Justin ( Catherine), Devon (Anthony Gaines), Chelsea (Dan Brady), Lauren (Jack Widmann), Sam, Dominic, Amanda and Adam; six great-grandchildren: Noah, Camilla, Graham, Arden, Silas and Madalyn; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter: Sydney Rose Romania; and siblings: Michael Frisco, Loretta Christian, Anne Casmay and Joseph Frisco. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass at St. Ann's Chapel, 604 S. Main Street, Phoenixville, on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 10:00 am. Officiating will be Rev. John J. Newns. Interment will follow in the St. Ann Cemetery. Friends will be received from 8:30 am - 9:45 am Saturday at the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ethel's name to "Mom's House" at 145 Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.

Ethel E. Barron

March 13, 1924 - March 5, 2020