Barbara Marie Ciccanti, 76, of LaVale, MD passed away peacefully October 14, 2026, at the Cumberland Healthcare Center.

She was born in Cumberland, MD on April 12, 1950, to the late Charles and Wanda Duckworth.

Barbara graduated from Allegany High School in 1968; and then received her business certificate from Catherman's Business School. She briefly worked in banking, the dietary department of Sacred Heart Hospital, but most enjoyed her career as a House Manager with Ray of Hope, Inc., which provides employment and housing for those with developmental disabilities. She truly lived a life of service; and over the years she provided a home to 44 foster children.

Growing up, she attended SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church; and later was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She loved shopping and playing bingo. Over the years she enjoyed traveling and especially liked Atlantic City and Wildwood, NJ; Vancouver and Seattle.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years who she met when they were still children, Rickie A. Ciccanti; children, Aaron Ciccanti; grandchildren, Jacquline Geary and Amy; and Angel Erickson; grandchildren, Eli, Kendal, and Jace Erickson; her sister, Elizabeth "Beth" Price and her husband Bob, and their children who adored their "Aunt Barb", Ian Price (Laura), Evan Price (Tori), and Jessica Price; great-nieces, Rosie, Lenora, and Kennedy; Nephew Justin Falco; sisters-in-law, Toni Ciccanti her husband Rick Hauch and Kim Leavitt, and her husband Mark; and her extended family, many friends, and now grownup (or adult) past foster children.

In accordance with her wishes she will be cremated and a private burial will be held in Hyndman Cemetery, Hyndman, PA. A celebration of her life will take place on a later date.

Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A. is assisting the family.