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Barbara Prucha Obituary
A native of Lackawanna, NY, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph F. Cohn and Barbara Koehler Cohn.
She lived a number of years in Queens, NY before moving to Hendersonville 28 years ago. Barbara was of the catholic faith and a member of ERPOA.
She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Carlo A. Prucha; two sons, Carlo A. Prucha, Jr. and his wife Karina of Etowah and Michael C. Prucha and his wife Anne of Roanoke, VA; a daughter, Barbara Diana and her husband Joe of Clay, NY; four grandchildren, Anthony Prucha, Amber Wallace, Bethany Venable and her husband Josh, and Matt Keasler; two great-grandchildren, Morgan & Logan Wingler; one aunt; and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.
No services are planned at this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Mission Children's Hospital, 11 Vanderbilt Park Drive, Asheville, NC 28803.
An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center are in charge of arrangements.
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Happier Times
Carlo Prucha Sr
January 21, 2016
I miss you so much.
Karina Prucha
November 13, 2015
Thank you Barbara,for opening your house to me,for dealing with this aliens different way of doing things. I hope you are at peace now. With love.
Michael Prucha
November 13, 2015
You will always be in my memories, from growing up and tell you all my first things I was proud of to all the help you have given me through my life. You will always be a part of me. I miss you so much!!
Anthony Prucha
November 13, 2015
i will always remember the funny and fun times we had grandma. you help me so much in my life when i was growing up. i will always treasure the memory's i have. you help me get though school and im proud of what you have teach me in life and i will carry it though my own life. you are in a better place now. you will always be in my heart grandma.
smokey is happy to make you smile and lough he will miss you to.
Carlo Prucha Jr
November 13, 2015
You will be always in my heart and in loving memories we had growing up. You were always there helping out when you could. I will never forget
with all my love mom you in a much better place now
Our 50TH Anniversary and Love Forever!
October 27, 2015
Our Wedding
October 27, 2015
Mary Ann & Sam Maida
October 26, 2015
Barbara will be missed. She fought courageously for many years. We will remember the many good times we had together! Love to Carlo & Family!
Frances Amico
October 26, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. She was so young. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Aunt Frances.
Michael & Marty Wallans
October 20, 2015
Michael and I send our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
October 18, 2015
Sorry I never got to know Barbara better. Talked with her a few times and very much enjoyed her. My deepest sympathy to you and your family Carlo.
Jim Boyer
October 17, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss, Carlo. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shirley M Gardner
October 17, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
Carlo Prucha
October 17, 2015
My beautiful wife I will always remember you and love you forever! RIP
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