Barbara Ann Williams

Barbara Ann (Lorelli) Williams, 77, of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Friday, October 24, 2025 at her son’s home in Punxsutawney.

She was born November 12, 1947, to Anthony and Rose (Morell) Lorelli in Punxsutawney.

Barb was a member of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, Anita.

She graduated from cosmetology school and worked for various local beauty salons. Barb owned and managed Frank’s Pizza and the Clarion River Lodge. She then was the head cook and kitchen manager at the Punxsutawney Country Club and was also a prep cook at Lily’s Restaurant. She also worked for Helpmates as a caretaker. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, walking, dancing and singing. Barb loved hosting her Christmas Eve Party for her family and friends. She was always the friendliest person in the room and the life of the party. Most of all she loved her family who wish to thank Jefferson Manor, Jefferson Court Staff, Asera Care Hospice and Fr. Laska.

She is survived by two sons, Jason A. Williams and wife Brittney, Punxsutawney, and Craig A. Williams, Reynoldsville, a brother Dick Lorelli and wife Donna, Anita, two sisters, Gerrie Lorelli and fiancé Denny Morelli, DuBois and Mariann Griffiths and husband John, of Punxsutawney, nieces and nephews, Rick Horner, Dawn Meko, Rich Lorelli, Jody Umbaugh, Kirk Brudock, and Ian and Adam Griffiths.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Beverly Monnoyer and a nephew and God Son, Shane Brudnock.

Friends will be received on Monday from 3:00PM until the time of service at 5:00PM at the McCabe Funeral Home Inc., 114 Maple Ave., Punxsutawney, PA 15767.

Memorial donations may be made to McCalmont Volunteer Fire Department, 101 Firehouse Lane, Anita, PA 15711.

To share a memory or leave an online condolence, visit www.mccabewaldronfh.com