Obituary for Michael A. Barber, Jr.
Michael A. Barber, Jr. of Delevan, NY passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Cuba Memorial Hospital at the age of 75.
He was born September 6, 1946 in Buffalo, NY a son of the late Michael and Margaret (Pry) Barber, Sr. He was a truck driver for many years across the country and enjoyed small engine repair, bonfires, trains and spending time with his grandchildren. He was also a US Army Veteran serving from 1964-1965.
He is survived by his wife, Diana (Wiltse) Barber whom he married August 10, 1968 in Machias; his children: Diana (Ambrose) Iyke-Noble of Rochester, Tina (Peter) Bella of Arkansas, Margaret "Peggy" Barber of Machias and Michael Barber, III of Holland; his siblings: Angie (Edward) Johnson of West Seneca, Mary Barber of Machias, Catherine Barber of Pennsylvania, Margaret Barber of Tennessee and Ruth Barber of Bolivar, NY; his grandchildren: April Sprague, Harley Sprague, Christina Bella, Nicholas Bella, Alexis Savage, Elizabeth Hall and Damien Hall; his great-grandchildren: Isabella Sprague, Embree Bella, Alexander Savage, and Anika and Annabelle savage; also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Michelle Starling.
There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 11 AM at the Arcade VFW, 550 W. Main St., Arcade with Rev. Jeff Snyder officiating. Appetizers will be served following the service.
He was born September 6, 1946 in Buffalo, NY a son of the late Michael and Margaret (Pry) Barber, Sr. He was a truck driver for many years across the country and enjoyed small engine repair, bonfires, trains and spending time with his grandchildren. He was also a US Army Veteran serving from 1964-1965.
He is survived by his wife, Diana (Wiltse) Barber whom he married August 10, 1968 in Machias; his children: Diana (Ambrose) Iyke-Noble of Rochester, Tina (Peter) Bella of Arkansas, Margaret "Peggy" Barber of Machias and Michael Barber, III of Holland; his siblings: Angie (Edward) Johnson of West Seneca, Mary Barber of Machias, Catherine Barber of Pennsylvania, Margaret Barber of Tennessee and Ruth Barber of Bolivar, NY; his grandchildren: April Sprague, Harley Sprague, Christina Bella, Nicholas Bella, Alexis Savage, Elizabeth Hall and Damien Hall; his great-grandchildren: Isabella Sprague, Embree Bella, Alexander Savage, and Anika and Annabelle savage; also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Michelle Starling.
There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 11 AM at the Arcade VFW, 550 W. Main St., Arcade with Rev. Jeff Snyder officiating. Appetizers will be served following the service.