Barbara Ruth Dukes Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Barbara Ruth Dukes of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, who passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Ruth Dukes to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Parke O. Decker and Louise Schoppaul Decker; her husband William J. Dukes, Sr.; and her brother Parke Van Cleft Decker. She is survived by: her children, Luanne R. Shearer (Bob Sellers) of Hummelstown and David R. Shearer (Donna) of Jonestown; her stepchildren, William J. Dukes, II (Carolle) of Naples, FL, Barbie Dukes of Oklahoma, Briant K. Dukes (Faby) of Mississippi and J. Patrick Dukes (Christina) of Nebraska; her grandchildren, Scott M. Shearer (Melinda), Lisa M. Santiago (Israel), Laura E. Dusi-Showers (Arie), Nathaniel S. Dusi, Taylor Dukes, Tyler Dukes and Hunter Dukes; her great grandchildren, Caleb, Colby and Jacob; and her pet Daisy. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue, 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds, PA 17569.
