February 14 1933 July 16 2019
Barbara’s Obituary Town of Wright (Schoharie County): Barbara Wolford 86, of Knox Road, Town of Wright, passed away Tuesday July 16th at home under the loving care of her son, daughter-in-law and hospice after a long illness. Barbara was born February 14, 1933 in Schenectady, NY a daughter of Milton W. and Bertha (Charette) Brown. She was a 1950 graduate of Schoharie Central School. After graduation she went to work at General Electric for one year, then married Herbert H. Wolford on July 28, 1951 and moved to the dairy farm in the town of Knox. She became immersed in farm life, and devoted herself to motherhood. She loved her family, driving many miles in support of the farm, and for her kids. Farm helpers were always well fed and cared for. Her home was always open to those in need of help, food, or a place to stay. She loved hospitality, cooking for people, conversation, laughter, table games, traveling, and crocheting. In 1969, Barbara came to a personal faith in Jesus Christ while listening to a radio program. She became a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, regularly gathering with fellow believers for worship, prayer, studying scripture, ministry, and fellowship. She and her husband operated Breezeway Stock Farm in Knox for many years and was a founding member of Gallupville Gospel Church. She was married to Herbert H. Wolford from 1951 until his passing in 2000. Survivors include her children; Larry (Penny) Wolford, Jim (Colleen) Wolford, Bruce (fiancée JoAnne White) Wolford, and Connie Hoffman, her sisters; Judy Tygert and Joan Fox, her grandchildren; Daniel (Maria) Wolford, Beth (Rick) Hofman, Melody Wolford, Casey Likes, Ryan Wolford, Kyle (Jess) Hoffman, Stephen Wolford, Amanda Hoffman, Katie Wolford, Tina Hoffman, Ben Wolford, and Molly Wolford. 6 Great-grandchildren, and her best friend Linda Hempstead. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by two sons; Martin in 1958 and Paul in 1977, her son-in-law Matthew Hoffman and her sister Betty Fox in 2018. Calling hours will be held from 10 AM to 12 Noon followed by a celebration of her life on Monday, July 22nd at the Gallupville Gospel Church, 118 Gospel Lane, (off Rte.#443) officiated by Rev. Benjamin Levendusky with interment in Knox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Scho-Wright Ambulance Service, PO Box 325, Schoharie, NY 12157 OR Catskill Area Hospice, 297 River St. Service Rd., Suite#1, Oneonta, NY 13820. Langan Funeral Home of Schoharie and the Robert A. Guffin Funeral Home of Cobleskill are assisting the Wolford family. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Barbara Wolford February 14 1933 July 16 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Central Bridge, state: New York