Barbara M. Hubert passed away in the home of her niece Barbara Powell Erickson on August 2, 2019. She was 87. Born in Kearny she lived there many years and then retired to Florida. Just 4 years ago she moved back to Kearny and lived with her cousin Bill Haberthur. Visiting will be at Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home on Thursday August 8, 2019 beginning at 11 a.m. and Mass will follow at 12 noon in St. Stephens Church. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Barbara "Bunny" was a secretary at Worthington Pump in Harrison. She was also secretary to the Kearny Industrial Commission. Years ago she was active in The Harrison Cancer League and most recently enjoyed bingo at St. Stephens and her involvement with The Henrietta Benstead Seniors. She was the sister of the late Alma Powell and Joseph "Curley" Hubert. She is survived by her niece Barbara Erickson and nephews Joseph Hubert and Jimmy Powell, along with their familes. She is also survived by the Haberthur, Wiggins and Canaley families.