Barbara A. Obuhanick, age 76, companion of Dennis L. Hatfield, of Pottstown, PA, formerly of Phoenixville, PA died suddenly on Wednesday evening, October 29th, 2014 in the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, Pottstown, PA. Born in Phoenixville, she was a daughter of the late Michael Obuhanick and Helen (Lesh), wife of the late Patrick Golden. She was a religious sister, and took her vows and served for the Bernadine order. She was a graduate of the Mt. Alvernia Academy and received her bachelor's degree in Education and English from the Misericordia University. She also received her master's equivalent degree.

When Ms. Obuhanick's calling changed, she left her religious order and was the first 8th grade teacher at St. Basils in Kimberton, and taught for over 18 years. She went on to teach for the Pottsgrove School District. She then worked for over 28 years as an expediter for the Neapco Company in Pottstown. She was a former member of the Holy Trinity Parish in Phoenixville. More recently she was a member of the Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Limerick.

Ms. Obuhanick is survived by one daughter: Michelle J. "Miki" Obuhanick, of Pottstown, PA; three siblings: Ted Golden, husband of the late Denise Narducci of Sanatoga; Judith Sarkees of Coatesville; Eileen Golden, of Exeter, PA; and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral Mass at the Holy Trinity Church, 219 Dayton Street, Phoenixville, PA on Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 at 10:30AM. Officiating will be the Rev. Edward P. Kuczynski. Burial will be in the Holy Trinity Cemetery. Friends will be received from 9:30 - 10:30 AM Tuesday morning at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in her name to the St. Jude's Children Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105. The video tribute may be viewed and condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. The Campbell–Ennis–Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, PA is in charge of the arrangements.