Obituary of Elizabeth K. Barber

Elizabeth "Bettina Betty" Barber Middletown, NY Elizabeth "Bettina Betty" Barber of Middletown, NY, a retired Executive Assistant of Orange and Rockland Utilities and a lifelong resident, passed away on May 31, 2020. She was 85. The daughter of the late Anthony and Roseanna Barber, she was born on June 21, 1934. Bettina was an independent, successful woman. Her spirit, full of love and generosity, welcomed all she met. She would walk into a room and genuinely be happy to see all and greet them with a hug and a kiss. She was a devout member of St. Joseph's Church in Middletown, NY and her faith sustained her throughout her life. Survivors include her nephews and nieces: John Hawk, his wife Denise of Rotonda West, FL. and their son, Jason of New York, NY; Roseanne Presnal, her partner Greg Pasco and her sons Adam and Ryan of Parker, CO; Liz "Bettina" Hawk and her partner, Jody Swinbourne of New Windsor, NY and Ronda Barber, her husband Keith Kelly and their sons, Klayton and Konnor of Cornwall, NY. Bettina was predeceased by her parents, her bothers Anthony Jr. and John and her sister Angie. Her family is once again whole. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday June 21, 2021 at 11 A.M. in St. Joseph Church 149 Cottage Street Middletown, N.Y. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery, Middletown, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church, 149 Cottage St. Middletown, NY. Arrangements by Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc. 343-6023 or www.ocfuneralhomes.com.