Barbara K. "Cookie" Gorby, 79, formerly of 64 High St., passed away at her daughter's residence on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 with her family by her side.
Born on August 18, 1941 in Coleville, she was a daughter of the late Jess
Fred and Erma (Raught) Zone Harris. She was a graduate of Sheffield High School and had attended college.
On December 29, 1987 in Clarksburg, WV she married Luther Dale Gorby who preceded her in death in 2007.
Barb was a bartender at the Star Restaurant for 30 years. She enjoyed music and loved to play the piano, organ, and accordion.
She is survived by five daughters, Barbara (the late Michael) Floyd, of Lewis Run, Erma (James) Cox, of Warren, Joyce (Kevin) Caldwell, Naomi Smith, and Stacy (Dave) Skaggs, all of Bradford, three sons, Randy (Katrina) Mihalko, of Shinnston, WV, Doyle (Lisa) Harris, Sr., and Darel Mihalko, all of Bradford, one sister, Arline (the late Buck) Lewis, of Aliquippa, one brother, Gayle (Bonnie) Harris, of Georgetown, 20 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Barb was preceded in death by her parents, husband Luther, two brothers Robert and Doyle, two sisters Virginia and Louise, granddaughter Starletta, and grandson Joshua.
Friends will be received on Friday August 28, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Home, Inc. on South Ave. At 5:00 pm funeral services will be held with Rev. Max Miller, retired United Methodist Minister, officiating.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral
Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com