Barbara A. Gadola, 85, of Hermitage passed away May 27,2023, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.

Mrs. Gadola was born May 20, 1938, in New Castle, a daughter of Anthony Sebastian and Evelyn L. (McTaggart) Adamo, and was a 1956 graduate of New Castle High School.

She was a member of the former St. Lucy's Church, New Castle, and the former Sacred Heart Church, Sharon.

Barbara was a wonderful cook and her Fettuccine Alfredo placed second in a Readers Digest competition. She also enjoyed playing cards, completing crossword puzzles, reading, bird watching, and listening to music. Above all, she loved her family and was a caretaker to all.

On December 29, 1973, Barbara lost her husband, Francis "Chic" Gadola, whom she married October 6, 1957. She is survived by two daughters, Toni Lynne Wimer (Jeff),Mercer, and Gina M. Gadola, Sharon; a son, John J. Gadola (Linda), Hermitage; a sister, Rita Galati, Hermitage; a brother, Charles H. Adamo (Cyndee), New Castle; 10 grandchildren;  seven great grandchildren; and one great great granddaughter.

In addition to her parents and husband, Barbara was preceded in death by two sons, James and Frank Gadola; two brothers, Anthony "Butch" and Richard Adamo; a granddaughter, Nova Ray Davis; and great grandson, Vincent Heutsche.

Calling hours will be 4 p.m. to time of service, Thursday, June 1, 2023 in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.

Memorial Service will be 5:30 p.m. in the funeral home with the Very Rev. Thomas J. Whitman, V.F. officiating.

Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.