Barbara G. Muthler

Barbara G. (Gardner) Muthler, 92, of McElhattan passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at her residence.

Born May 29, 1934 in Blanchard she was a daughter of the late Forrest E. and Margaret I. (Glossner) Gardner.

On Sept., 28, 1956 she married Kenneth E. Muthler of East End, Lamar Twp.

He preceded her in death October 29, 2024. They celebrated 68 years of marriage together.

Barbara worked for the Clinton County Register and Recorders office and retired after many years of service.

Surviving are two sons, Bruce A. Muthler of Salona and Scott F. Muthler of Castanea and a daughter, Carole D. (James) Frankenfield of Moraga, CA; four granddaughters, Kellie (Jake) Carson, Jessica (Luke) Royer both of Pittsburgh and Kate E. and Leah Frankenfield of Moraga, CA; six great-grandchildren, Cameron, Franklin, Genevieve, Louis, Brady and Vivienne.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald T. and Franklin D. Gardner also three sisters Betty L. Reidlinger, Lois I. Rachau and Natalie A. DeGarmo.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. – Noon at the Helt Funeral Chapel, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall.

The service will be held in the chapel at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Lamar Twp., following the visitation.

Online condolences can be sent at MaxwellHelt.com.