Barbara Ann Hertzig Kanzleiter, 81, of Morganton, NC, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 28, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Robert Hertzig and Lavern Oswald Hertzig.
Barbara was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved to play bingo, beach trips, and tanning in the sun.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Kenny Kanzleiter (Mandie Duckworth); daughter, Kim Beck; grandchildren, Olivia Kanzleiter, Van Kanzleiter, Caitlin Beck, Kevin Beck, Laiton Duckworth, Branson Duckworth, and Kayla Jackson (Josh); great-grandchild, Mary Ella Jackson; brother, Robert Hertzig (Mary Ann); and sister, Sue Luffy (Ken).
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Leo Kanzleiter.
A funeral Mass will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, August 29, 2025 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with Fr. Kenneth Whittington officiating. Visitation will follow in Murray Hall.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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My condolences to the family. I'm sorry to say I just now found this. Barb was a wonderful lady. We always had fun times when we would get together. I loved Barb and now she is free from any pain. No more dementia. I will see you again dear friend.
My sweet sweet friend I will miss you terribly .We were the best of friends growing up as children our school days at ST, Canice school. We had so much fun in those days many many happy times till I moved to california, But over the years we always kept in touch,May you be in peace and free from pain and be reunited with Kenny. I knew Kenny for many yrs we were friends as he was my next store neighbor on Alice street,, many good times growing up there!!! God bless and keep you both in his loving care. You will be never forgotten and always in my prayers and thoughts.I will have masses said in Barbaras memory. May God comfort your family and frends through this trying time, you were always a special friend throughput all these yrs. love to your familt and deepest sympanthy. Arlene Bernthaler Parker
Dear KANZLEITER families, We were so sorry to hear of Barbara’s death and to know of her long illness. She and your Dad Ken were our kind neighbors and friends for decades, and your extended families have mirrored that love for others. We are so thankful for your loving care for her and sorry we will not be able to be at her memorial service. We’ll be thinking of and praying for all of you.
My deepest sympathy to Barbara’s family. I am truly saddened to hear of her passing. Barbara and I were lifetime, friends and childhood friends for many many years until I left Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to come to California. We kept in touch all these years. I will miss her deeply. She will always be in my thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful caring person. all throughout our childhood and as an adult. I knew her husband for many many years as he was my next-door, neighbor And Friend. They will be reunited in heaven, and may God comfort and console you through this trying time. God bless Arlene, Bernthaler parker May God comfort and keep you in his arms during this trying time.
Kim and Kenny, we are so sorry that you now have to wander through life without your Mom. She was certainly a huge cheerleader for the two of you! We were friends for many years while you were growing up. We sure did miss all of you when you moved from Pittsburgh. Times will be tough without her, but she raised the two of you to be tough. I'm she was ready to be with your Dad once again. Jim and Judy Seder
Sold your parents there home in Heritage park. So very sorry for your loss!!
You were an amazing friend for 34 years!! One in a million!!! I will miss you more than you will ever know!! Bingo.. Myrtle Beach..shopping (Belk will not know what to do without you🤦♀️). We had fun no matter what we did!! So glad you are with Ken again…you were the perfect couple❤️
My sweet sweet sassy future mother in law. It's hard to think about you no longer being on this earth with us. But, we know you will always be by our side. I'll miss our laughs. The one thing that makes me tge happiest about you being in. Heaven is knowing that your mind is now normal. No more dementia. You can now think clear. You body is in no more pain and is also Cancer free. The love that you and I shared was something special. I'll never forget our last I love you that we shared together on Friday before you started on your journey just a few hours later. I told you I love you and you whispered it back to me and pushed out your lips for me to give you a final kiss. I'll never forget you telling me that I made a mark on your heart on Wednesday. Thank you for raising the most kindness, loving and respectful man. Your sweet Kenny. Your little jokester. I know I'll see you though my jewelry. You now are with your sweet love and a sweet child you never got the chance to meet. If you have a chance while you are up there, say hello to my dad, my papa (my stepup dad) and my sweet sister Olivia. Like I told you in your last breath we will take it from here. THANK YOU FOR TRULY LOVING NOT JUST MYSELF BUT MY SWEET YOUNG MEN LAITON AND BRANSON. This is not goodbye but till we meet again on the highest mountain overlooking the ocean. I am thankful for u and the marks you made on my heart. I love you, Mandie Duckworth