November 16 1928 August 21 2019
Barbara’s Obituary FAIRFIELD – Barbara A. Windecker, 90, formerly of Academy Walk, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2019 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer, with her daughter by her side. Mrs. Windecker was born on November 16, 1928 in Ilion, a daughter of the late Martin and Florence (Ford) Snedeker. She received her early education at Annunciation Catholic School in Ilion and graduated from West Canada Valley Central School. On April 15, 1950, she was united in marriage with Bruce C. Windecker at Annunciation Church, Ilion. In 1962, Barbara became Postmaster of Fairfield and operated the office from her home until retiring in 1990. Barbara and Bruce enjoyed bowling in co-ed leagues and their trips to the Turning Stone Casino. He preceded her in death on July 19, 2016. She was a member of both the former Fairfield Community Club and Home Bureau. Mrs. Windecker was also a member of St. John’s Church, Newport. Survivors include a son, Dana (Sandra) Windecker of Fairfield; a daughter, Donna (Philip) Shannon, also of Fairfield; a daughter-in-law, Elsie Windecker of Ilion; three sisters, Mary Aeshe of Johnstown, Carlynn Kennedy of FL, and Eileen Looman of Herkimer; eight grandchildren, Willard (Kam) and Steven (Stephanie) Windecker, Heidi Coloney, Michael (Paula) Shannon, Heather Shannon (Chad Darling), Katie (Michael) Scott and Bethany and Dale Windecker, Jr.; 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Barbara was predeceased by a son, Dale Windecker; five brothers, Richard, Robert, Raymond, Edward and Guy Snedeker; and four sisters, Bertha Sokolowski, Agnes Hageman, Gertrude Salsburg and Donna Okusko. The Windecker family extends their sincere appreciation for the compassionate care provided by the staff at Valley Health Services. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John’s Church, Newport on Monday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Donald Czelusniak officiating. Interment will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Newport. Calling hours at the Autenrith Funeral Home, Newport are Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Please consider memorials to Middleville Volunteer Fire Department, 41 North Main Street, Newport, NY 13416 or St. John’s Church Restoration Fund, P. O. Box 475, Newport, NY 13416. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Barbara A Windecker November 16 1928 August 21 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Newport, state: New York