Bergen - Barbara Howard, 85, of Bergen, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Rochester, New York.
Barb was born February 3, 1939 in Albion, New York, the daughter of the late James and Irene (Wahl) McGee.
Barbara loved to spend time with her family and friends. Her door was always open for a long visit. She also loved to crochet. She loved to make newborn sets for the children of family and friends. In her spare time, she was an avid Bingo enthusiast and she loved to shop at the Made in America store.
Barb married the love of her life, Richard Howard, on August 22, 1959. Together they raised 4 wonderful children and enjoyed many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She worked as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant at the Genesee County Nursing Home until her retirement.
Surviving is her husband, Richard Howard of Bergen, New York; children, Deborah (Donald) Fogg of Bergen, New York, Richard (Sarah) Howard Jr. of Hopkinton, Iowa, Cynthia (Dean) Leffel of Batavia, New York; and 9 grandchildren, D.R. Fogg, Devin Fogg, Amanda Chadsey, Joshua Howard, Daniel Neal, Matthew Neal, Abigail Regan, Racheal Howard, and Benjamin Howard; 11 great grandchildren, her beloved hairdresser and surrogate daughter, Maria (Rob) Rowland, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In death Barb is reunited with her son, James Howard, parents, James and Irene McGee, and brothers, James and Anthony “Pat” McGee.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of H.E. Turner & Co., Inc. Funeral Home in Bergen, The funeral Mass for Barb will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 at St. Brigid's Church, 18 Gibson St, Bergen, NY 14416. The Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 from 12:00pm to 2:00 pm at the Rose Garden, 21 Buffalo Rd, Bergen, NY 14416. Burial will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Holley, New York.
For Barb's son James Howard, calling hours will be held on May 17 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Ave. in Bergen, where Jim's funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. also on May 17.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Barb’s memory to Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center - 2652 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY 14626
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