Barbara Elinor Weidner

Barbara Elinor Bickling Weidner, age 94, a resident of Brookdale Senior Living, Latrobe, PA, and

former resident of Sheffield, PA, went home to Heaven on February 10, 2026. Elinor was

married to Herman Edward Weidner on July 19, 1958, who preceded her in death on August 10,

2003.

Elinor was born in Greensboro, MD, on June 29, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Merrel

H. and Carrie M. Greenley Spence. She had two brothers and two sisters that preceded her in

death.

Before marrying Herman and moving to Sheffield, she was employed by International Latex

Corp, Dover, DE, as a New Accounts Clerk. Herman was stationed at Dover Air Force Base at the

time. In her 60+ years as a Sheffield resident, Elinor was involved in the community as a

volunteer at the Sheffield Township Library and member of the Sheffield Senior Center. In

addition to being a full-time homemaker, she worked in town as a Home Aide care giver, and

sold Avon for several years. She was an active member of the Sheffield United Methodist Church for over 50 years and served in many different positions.

Elinor loved to knit. Over the years she made many personalized Christmas stockings for family

members. These are now treasured heirlooms. She also loved to read, play the piano, and

especially loved to host and cook for family gatherings. She always took the time to make the

favorite dish of everyone who was gathered.

Surviving are two sons, Michael Bickling (Sheila), Sebring, FL, Kevin Weidner (Cathy),

Hummelstown, PA and daughter Krista (Greg) Brown, Latrobe, PA, along with 8 grandchildren

and 12 great grandchildren.

The family is extremely grateful to the wonderful staff at Brookdale Latrobe, and to Bridges

Hospice. There will be no public calling hours observed. A private service was held at the Borden Funeral Home in Sheffield, PA with Pastor Ruth Ann Varatto, presiding. Burial took place at the Sheffield Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made in Elinor’s name to the Sheffield United Methodist church, Brookdale Latrobe, or a charity of choice.

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The family of Barbara Elinor Weidner has entrusted all arrangements to the care of Borden Funeral Home, Sheffield, PA. 

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