Barbara Ann Speciale, 76, of Easton, PA, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018 in her home.

Barbara was born in Blacklick Twp., PA, a daughter of the late Vincent and Sophie (Sopata) Speciale. She is survived by her sons Gregory Matthew Smith and companion Tammy Shultz of Easton, Jeffrey Todd Smith and wife Stephanie of Bethlehem; her sister Joyce and husband Don; her brothers Vinny and wife Linda, Donald and wife Carol.

Barbara was a graduate of Wilson High School, class of 1960. She coprovided for her family with jobs at Magnetic Winding, Binney and Smith, Hess's, and St. Regis paper mill, all the while supporting her sons in all their sporting activities, and being a loving mother as well.

Barbara was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Senior Circle, and Ambassador Club. She enjoyed playing Bingo, and was very active in organizing social events at her apartment building, Antonian Towers. She loved animals, especially all the dogs she and her family had throughout her life.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:30 am in St. Jane Frances Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Palmer Twp . Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Palmer Twp. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp).

Contributions in Barbara's memory may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042 . Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com .