Barbara C. McAllister

Mrs. Barbara C. (Pressler) McAllister, 66, of Frederick, died on Sunday, June 24, 2007 at Glade Valley Nursing Center. She is survived by her husband of 46 years John D. McAllister.

Cherished Wife, Loving Mother and Caring Friend, Barb's love, strength and happiness affected and infected all of her friends and family. Barb has been there for so many to listen, help and support - always giving all she could. We wish her peace and will miss her so very much.

Born on June 14, 1941 in New Brunswick, NJ she was a daughter of the late Chester and Ann (Keller ) Pressler. Mrs. McAllister was a member of St. Timothy's Catholic Church. Barbara was a Frederick County Realtor for 23 years. She was devoted to her career and especially enjoyed helping others. In the past few years she taught the Realtor Licensing Class at Mackintosh Realtors and that was her true calling. Many realtors in Frederick County owe their success to Barbara.

Surviving beside her husband are two sons, Brian P. McAllister and wife Drue of Frederick, Robert M. McAllister and wife Meredith of Durango, CO.; two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Alec McAllister; one brother, Chester Pressler; two sisters, Sister Ann Marie Pressler and Elaine Pressler, all of NJ; a sister-in-law, Maureen Severance and husband Dale of NY; and a special friend, Cookie Huffman. She was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Pressler.

Visitation: The family will receive friends at Stauffer Funeral Home, 40 Fulton Ave., Walkersville on Thursday, June 28th, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Timothy's Catholic Church, 8651 Biggs Ford Rd., Walkersville, with Rev. Andy Aaron as celebrant. Interment in Resthaven Memorial Gardens.