Barbara A. (Kerns) Sterner, 88, of Wescosville, died peacefully Oct. 22, 2023. She was the wife of the late Ralph R. Sterner. Born in Harrisburg, she was a daughter of the late Bertha (Green) Stark and John Kerns.

She worked briefly for Bell Telephone and then devoted her life to her family.

She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

She is survived by daughters, Carol R. and her husband, Nicholas Brown, Cindy L. and her husband, Gene Witman; son John W. and his wife, Debbie; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice, 2024 Lehigh St., Suite 100, Allentown, 18103.

A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were made by the Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown.