DUNKIRK: William D. Barber, 91, a resident of the Chautauqua County Home, Dunkirk, formerly of Forestville, died Saturday, April 12th, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Portland on March 14, 1923, the son of the late William H. and Hazel (Fitch) Barber.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Force as a Sgt. in WW II and worked as a Pickler for the former Al-Tech Specialty Steel, Dunkirk, for 32 years.
Survivors include his wife Eleanor (Smith) Barber, whom he married Nov. 22, 1950, in Salamanca, a son, Gary W. (Cynthia) Barber, of Sheridan, a daughter, Cindy L. Barber, of Silver Creek, a sister Jean Pagano, of Vero Beach, FL and a brother, Daniel Barber, of Childress, TX.
Also surviving are 1 step grandson Willie Kaminski and 2 step great grandchildren. Besides his parents he was predeceased by 2 sisters June Barber & Irene Esler and by 2 brothers Fay & Reginald Barber.
There will be no visitation observed. Graveside Services will be held in Pioneer Cemetery, Bennett State Road, Forestville, Saturday morning, April 26th, at 10 o’clock, with Pastor Rob Sheldon of the First Baptist Church, SBC, Silver Creek and Pastor Michael Stitzel of the Forestville Baptist Church, officiating.
Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
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LINDA WEAVER
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
May the blessings of love be upon you,
May its peace abide with you,
May its essence illuminate your heart,
Now and forever more
Hold tight to memories for comfort,
lean on your friends for strength,
and always remember how much you are cared about.
We pray the love of God enfolds you during your difficult times
and he helps you heal with the passage of time.
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven
where the love of our lost ones pours through
and shines down upon us to let us know that are happy.