\t\t\tBarbara Ann (Pyne) Calafati \t\t<\/p>\n
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Barbara Ann (Pyne) Calafati, 62, of Mertztown, died peacefully after a brief illness on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Mark Calafati. They were married May 9, 1988. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Barbara was a daughter of the late James Thomas and Beverly June (Colvin) Pyne. She was a member of Saint Mary\u2019s Roman Catholic Church, Kutztown.<\/p>\n
Barb was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Youngstown, OH, Class of 1981. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Clarion University, Clarion, PA, in 1984.<\/p>\n
Barbara was a highly skilled computer programmer, working for Quest Diagnostics for over 25 years and Tata Consultancy Services for 13 years. Her keen intellect and problem-solving skills were valued by her colleagues and the many young professionals that she mentored.<\/p>\n
Barb was involved with Girl Scouts of America, and served locally as the Cookie Coordinator for many years. She was also active with the Brandywine Heights Sports Boosters.<\/p>\n
In addition to her husband of husband of nearly 38 years, Mark, Barbara is survived by her children, Lisa M. (Calafati), wife of Steven A. Massa, Mount Rainier, MD; and Philip T. Calafati, fiance of Dominic F. Vergata, White Plains, NY. Other survivors include sisters, Carolyn S. (Pyne), wife of Mark Volponi, Liberty Boro, Allegheny County; Susan (Pyne), wife of Lenny Sefcik, Youngstown, OH; and Nancy (Pyne), widow of Robert Bensinger, Sr., Poland, OH.<\/p>\n
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Mary\u2019s Roman Catholic Church, 14833 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, with The Reverend John C. Maria, as Celebrant. Inurnment in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the church.<\/p>\n
The family requests contributions be considered in Barbara\u2019s memory to Saint Mary\u2019s Church, 14833 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, PA 19530.<\/p>\n