Barbara Ann Masano

Barbara Ann (Burk) Masano, 84, passed away February 12, 2017, in her Wyomissing residence.

Her husband, Bruce Masano, died September 18, 2002.

Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Wolf) Burk.

She was a 1951 graduate of West Reading High School.

Barbara was employed by Tom Masano Motors in the 1950's, where she met her husband.

A selfless matriarch, she always put her family first. Barbara and Bruce had two children: Denise C. Masano (passed away on January 8, 1981) and Bruce R., husband of Kristy Masano, with whom Barbara resided. She has one brother, Robert, husband of Rita Burk, Shillington; and two grandchildren: Alexa Masano, Brooklyn, NY and Beau Masano, Nashville, TN.

A special thank you to ManorCare West Reading, Heartland Hospice, Comfort Keepers and Bobbi Berger for their devoted care of Barbara.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League, 58 Kennel Rd., Birdsboro, PA 19508 or Humane Society, 1801 North 11th St., Reading, PA 19604. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.