Barbara Marble Rasel

Barbara M. Rasel, 82, of Washington, died Friday, January 14, 2011, in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care. She was born February 25, 1928, in Washington, a daughter of the late Roy H. Marble and Gaynelle Kinder Marble. Ms. Rasel was a 1946 graduate of Washington High School. She worked as an operator for Bell Telephone for 36 years and was a member of Bell Telephone Pioneers. She leaves behind her cat, Rory. Ms. Rasel was the last of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by two half-brothers, Kenneth M. Leaver and Lewis Leaver; and a half-sister, Evelyn L. Cagnon. There will be no public viewing. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, January 17th, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, with Rev. Josh Sonoga officiating. Burial will be private in Lone Pine Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Washington Area Humane Society, PO Box 66, Eighty-Four, PA 15330.