Obituary of Barbara Gold

Barbara Joan Gold, 44, of Madisonburg, died Sunday, August 7, 2011, at her residence. Born May 10, 1967, in Scranton, she was the daughter of Diane Gold Toulson and the late L. Peter Gold. In addition to her mother she is survived by her daughter Hannah Diane Harshbarger, sister Julia Gold and her fiancé, Andrew Kuklis, all of State College, brother Daniel Gold and his wife, Kim, and their newborn son Asher Everett Gold, of Portland, Oregon, step-father Smith Toulson, of State College, and nephew Max Peter Gold Stachowski, of State College. Barbara was a 1985 graduate of State College High School and played flute in the marching band. She had a two year Associate Degree from Penn State University in Early Childhood Development. She worked as a camp counselor at Lycogis Girl Scout Camp and at several day care centers in the State College area. She was clever in making travel arrangements for the family and interested in new places. Barbara was a homemaker. She and her daughter enjoyed many pets. She also enjoyed living in Madisonburg and visiting with her friends. She was known for her kindness to many people. Visitation will be 11:00-1:00 P.M., Monday, August 15, 2011 at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Mark Hayes officiating. Contributions in her name can be made to PAWS at 1401 Trout Road, State College, PA 16801.