Obituary

Urban, Barbara Lee, 87, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home the morning of December 13, 2024, in her hometown of Johnstown. Born June 26, 1937, daughter of the late Oscar E. and Caroline (Brunnet) Eller-Swaney. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Urban; son, Stephen O’Quinn; brothers, Oscar, Matthew, and Donald Eller; and sister, Elizabeth Tamborello. She is lovingly remembered by her brother, Charles Swaney (wife, Carol); children, David O’Quinn (wife, Debra), Philip O’Quinn (wife, Kathleen), and Elizabeth Stricker; grandchildren, Matthew O’Quinn, Andrew O’Quinn (wife, Rachel), Meghan O’Quinn, Joseph O’Quinn, Tina Rhodes, and Stephanie Nelson (husband, Ben); 8 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Barbara’s life was marked by her enduring love for her family and the cherished memories she created with them. Her legacy lives on through the many lives of those who knew and loved her. Her love of the outdoors, her kindness and generosity, her extreme talent, wisdom, and wit will be sorely missed. Interment will take place at Forest Lawn Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at the cemetery chapel at 11 A.M. on Saturday, January 11th, 2025, with a reception to follow. May her memory bring comfort to all who mourn her passing. Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., “Exclusive Provider of Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com