Samantha Anne Barron

Samantha Barron 36, of Lakeland, Georgia, formerly of Washington, passedaway Thursday, January 16, 2020. Sam was born on August 25, 1983 in Washington, PA, beloved daughter of David C. “Red” Brunner, of Washington and the late Gretchen Ann Schultz Brunner. She was also preceded in death by her two sisters, Edith and Amanda Brunner and her brother Stanley Brunner.Samantha is survived by her husband of 6 years, Keith Barron; children, Lucas(5) and Lillian (2); siblings, Katrina (Robert) Schlichtkrull, of Wexford, Andrew (Nicole) Brunner, of Oklahoma, Randall Brunner, of Bethel Park, Abagail (Eduardo) Lucero, of El Cajon, CA; and other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly. Sam graduated from Chartiers-Houston Senior High School in 2002. She took pride in working hard to provide for her family and loved them dearly. She served as an Aerospace Medical Service Flight Medic in the 911th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron in the United States Air Force.Samantha’s dedication to the medical profession, service to country, and commitment to her unit never wavered, as she would travel from Georgia to Pennsylvania monthly for her drills in the reserves. She loved to help people and spend time with family and friends and rescue dogs. Her children were her life. Sam liked to paint, craft and hunt. She was the first woman to play football for her high school team. Friends will be received Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 4 to 8 p.m. at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, January 24, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Miraculous Medal Roman Catholic Church, Meadowlands. Please meet at the church. Burial will be Monday January 27, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.Please meet at the visitor’s center at the cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post#175. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to www.funeralbill.com to assist with funeral expenses.