Barbara Ausel’s light went out on January 4th, 2018 at the young age of 84.

“My Candle burns at both ends: It will not last the night: But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends- It gives a lovely light” was a poem she held tightly to in her final days as she realized her time was near.

Barbara was born May 1, 1933, to the late Eleanora Dayton Munson and Michael D. Scurry. Barbara graduated from Oil City High School. During her freshmen year, she saw James F. Ausel and told her friends she was going to marry him someday; and she did on December 5, 1953. They were married for 56 years before he passed away. During that time they loving raised four children in their home on Coal City Road in Rockland. They were loving parents who cared deeply for their family.

Barbara was awarded a scholarship to attend Clarion University from the State Council for the Blind. She received her teaching degree and went on to teach high school English at AC Valley for 27 years. Barbara loved to read and go fishing. She found great joy in making beautiful handmade quilts for her family and friends. She was an avid member of the quilting guild. She also enjoyed attending water aerobics classes at the YMCA. Barbara had a very special sense of humor and enjoyed people. She welcomed all into her home with open arms and fed them all. She had a special place in her heart for animals.

In death Barbara is at last reunited with her husband, James; her children, Barbara “Boo” Ausel, and Daniel Ausel; her grandchildren, Jessica Garris and Matthew Neal; her mother, grandmother and many other friends and loved ones.
Barbara will be forever remembered and missed by her family, Vandy and Mike Shields, Heidi and David Bowen, Jaime and Andrew Riddle, Jacob Bowen, Moriah Bowen, Zane and Gavin Hopkins, James Ausel, Quinn Riddle and her brother, John Butts, along with his family Heather and Holly Butts, Jayden Wagner; her adopted family, Carol Nelms, Theresa Sloss, Dan Clawson, Kurt Campbell, Judy Butts; her AA family; and all her friends she met along the way.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at the family’s convenience.

Memorial Contributions are asked to be sent to The Humane Society 286 S. Main Street, Seneca PA 16346 in Barbara’s name.
Friends and Family are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com to send cards and share condolences with the family.