Barbara Ann DeCerio

Obituary for Barbara Ann DeCerio (1965-2021)

Barbara Ann DeCerio, age 55, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania after her 7 year battle with breast cancer. Born in Norristown, PA, Barbara was the cherished daughter of the late Robert DeCerio and the late Elizabeth (nee DeRado) DeCerio, the loving mother of Warren (C.J.) Charles Layre III of Conshohocken, the beloved sister of Elisa Ann Sarro and the adoring Aunt and Great-Aunt of her two nephews John Sarro and Michael Sarro and their 8 children.

Barbara was a graduate of Bishop Kenrick High School, Class of 1982 and became a legal secretary, working for some of the most prominent attorneys in the area. She was known by many by her faithful attendance at St. Patrick’s Church in Norristown, as well as her broad knowledge of classic rock. Her favorites were Greatful Dead and Led Zeppelin songs.

Relatives and friends are invited to Barbara’s Memorial Service on Saturday, March 27, at 12 noon, being held at The Bernard S. Gutkowski Funeral Home, 305 Jefferson Street, Swedesburg, Upper Merion Twp., PA 19405, 610-275-6385, Keith J. Murphy, F.D., www.gutkowskifuneralhome.com.  The family will greet guests at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the beginning of the service at noon. The family would appreciate Memorial Donations to Susan G. Komen for the Cure , 5000 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244, info@komen.org

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