Barbara A. (Horner) Montgomery, 73, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Athens Health and Rehabilitation Center in Athens, PA.

Born on August 12, 1952, in Waverly, NY, Barbara was the daughter of the late Daniel Horner and Alberta (Gibbs) Horner Bradley. She attended Athens High School and graduated with the Class of 1970. Shortly after, she began her career as a Civilian Secretary to the Commanding Officer at Little Creek Naval Base in Virginia. In later years, she worked at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.

Barbara's faith was central to her life. She was an active member of New Life Church in Canton and previously belonged to the Canton Church of Christ.

She was a talented artist, especially gifted in drawing. Barbara also enjoyed word-search and puzzle books, sewing, baking, and was known for her prized rooster collection and her beloved cats. Above all, her greatest happiness came from time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren, who were the light of her life.

Barb leaves behind her son; J. Frank Montgomery, grandchildren; Hailie Montgomery, Olivia Howard and Rusty Howard, great grandchildren; Kora Brown, Estella Howard, Quinn Brown, Octavia Burns-Howard, Hera Howard, Onavira Burns-Howard and Rhonan Burns-Howard, siblings; Cathy Keeney, Patty Smith, C. Alan Bradley and Elizabeth Bradley, son-in-law; Randy Howard, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides her parents, and husband Frank, Barb was predeceased by her daughter; Jamie Montgomery, brothers; Michael Horner, and Daniel Horner.

A time of visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive in Canton. A funeral service to celebrate Barb's life will follow at noon. Burial will be held in the Orange Hill Cemetery in Athens. Memorial donations in Barbara's name may be directed to the go fund me for her final expenses by searching Barbara Montgomery on the go fund me website. Memories of Barb and condolenc es to her family may be shared by visiting www.pepperfuneralhomes.com .