 Dear Family,
First I want to tell you how very much we enjoyed your visits in the days now gone by. And how wonderful it was to see how each of you cared for and shared with Barby to be sure she was happy--and she always seemed to be such. She was such an 
example to me and I know there is a special place for her in the eternities.
Our prayers go with her and with you as family who will miss her so much.
We love you all. June and Marty Siebach

I am so grateful for the time and love that I got to share with Barby. She taught me so much about life and how to love the little things. As well as how to be persistent in all that we want. Be well my friend and say hello to all of our other friends up in Heaven! To the family, I loved getting to know you all as well and watching the love that you had for her and her for you was a blessing in my life! You have all touched my heart! I love you!

We are so sorry for your loss, David often tells our family about his adventures with the Siebach family. May the lord bless you through this time of loss and take comfort in families are forever> Until you meet again. hugs and prayers and may you have a safe trip to PA.
Love David & Pam Pappas

To the Siebach family.  During this difficult time family, friends and even strangers want to express how much they care for your family by a note or a warm hug.  Proverbs 17:17 says "A true companion is loving all the time, and is a brother that is born for when there is distress."

So sorry for your loss Bruno (Steve) and Terry.  I feel bad that I've lost touch with you and would really love to see you guys again.  May you comforted in your loss.

What a special privilege it was for me to know and love Barby. Her smile was as big as a room. She would spot me coming in and look at me with those big eyes and smile. She winked to let you know you were her friend and that she loved you. Barby loved her dolls and stuffed animal friends too.
I will miss her and her outreaching personality. I know Barby is still with us and is looking down and smiling and letting everyone know that she is alright. I will miss you Barby. President Bailey

 Barby had an undying devotion to her entire family.  She was always thrilled to see everyone, but especially my father.  She was so full of joy even in moments the rest of us would be full of despair.  When her father, my Opa, died rather than cry with the rest of us and feel the loss of a loved one, she greeted everyone with a large smile full of joy to be surrounded by her family and friends.  She must have seen things no one else did.  

We were lucky to have her in our lives because everyone she met, she loved unconditionally.  Not only that, but I don't think any of us would be the people we are today without her.  Some of my best memories are with her in Reading, watching Disney movies, the Muppet Show and Sesame Street.  She especially enjoyed that last one I think because Hannah and I would sing the 1-12 song.  She loved to see Hannah and I sing and get along because it didn't happen much.  

She was the most selfless person I have ever or will ever meet.  She taught me how to love everyone despite their limitations. She, and my father, taught me that despite her limited ability to communicate it was worth the time to try and listen. Everything she said was worth listening to because of the love and wisdom in every syllable.  

I have been able to take every lesson I learned from her and apply it to my daily life.  I have learned to be kind and generous - not just from her but from her amazing family that taught me that everyone deserves love and respect.  

I will forever talk of her and teach others what she taught me.  We are all so lucky to have even had a moment in this giant's presence.  She will always be in our hearts. 

I could go on for pages about my love for this humble woman, but I don't want to take all of your time.  

If all you get from this is a few things I hope it's this:

Looks aren't everything.  She was a giant.
She taught us to love everyone.
She taught us all what true sacrifice is.
None of us would be who we are without her.
We are all truly lucky to have had her in our lives.

OBITUARY

Barbara Martha Siebach

May 27, 1950 – February 13, 2016

Forest Hills Memorial Park

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