Barbara Eloise Running, 73, of Saylorsburg, died Wednesday, January 13 in the Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg.

Born in Oswego, NY, she was a daughter of the late Lyle and Gertrude (Francis) Hofer.

She had worked as a nurses aide.

Barbara liked to travel, especially to Lumberton, NC where she spent the winter. She was an avid bingo player.

She is survived by her companion of seventeen years, Peter Burke; eight children, twenty one grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time. Cremation will take place in the H. G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg.

The Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209 Brodheadsville, is in charge of arrangements.

www.kresgefuneralhome.com