Thelma Barth

Thelma A. Barth, 85, of Gilbert, formerly of Bloomfield, NJ, died Wednesday, August 24 in Brookmont Health Care Center, Effort. She was the wife of the late John Joseph Barth. Born in Maspeth, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Anita (Reed) Schreyer. Thelma worked as a bookkeeper for McGraw Edison in Belleville NJ for several years. She also worked as an operator at Bell Telephone in Bloomfield, NJ. Prior to her careers, she was an avid homemaker raising her children in her earlier years. She graduated from Belleville High School in 1948. Thelma was a Den mother in Scouting where she would run groups for several years. She enjoyed camping, reading, and was an extensive traveler. Prior to residing in Gilbert, she was formerly a member of the Sacred Heart Church in Bloomfield, NJ. She is survived by a son, David Barth and wife Ingrid of Glen Ridge, NJ; a daughter, Gail Garrison of Gilbert; a brother, Norman Schreyer and wife Donna of Lake Ariel, PA; a step-brother, Edwin Schreyer of Belleville, NJ; four grandchildren, Trent Garrison, Zoie Garrison, Demi Garrison, and John Edward Barth. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Jeanne R. Lambert. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 27 at 12:15 PM from the Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 U.S. 209, Brodheadsville, with Rev. Michael Quinnan officiating. A viewing will be held on Saturday August 27 at 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Burial will be held in Gilbert Cemetery, In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heartland Hospice, 881 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA 18109. www.kresgefuneralhome.com