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Barbara A. CALLAHAN

FUNERAL HOME

Dietrich Funeral Home - Amherst

2480 Kensington Avenue

Amherst, New York

Barbara CALLAHAN Obituary

CALLAHAN - Barbara A. (nee Jakaub) August 2, 2016, devoted wife of 61 years to Patrick Callahan; mother of Kevin (Mary Jo) Callahan, Kimberly (Jeff) Pratt and Susan (Bob) Brown; grandmother of seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sister of David (Betty) Jakaub; also survived by nieces and nephews. A family funeral service will be held at a later date. After graduating from E.J. Meyer Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Barbara married and spent her life enjoying raising her family in Clarence. She was an active member of the Buffalo Curling Club and the Juniper Horticultural Society. She also enjoyed knitting, sewing, playing bridge and spending wonderful times with family and friends - you were the joy and happiness in her life. Flowers declined. Memorials may be made to Smile Train, PO Box 96211, Washington, DC 20090-6211 or Buffalo City Mission, PO Box 1748, Buffalo, NY 14240. Arrangements by the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. On-line condolences may be made at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Aug. 7, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Barbara CALLAHAN

19 Entries

Peg Bodie

August 1, 2023

My favorite second Mom!!!! I miss your wisdom, advice and most of all your smile.....having a cocktail for you tonight....love and kisses!!!!!!!

Peg Bodie

August 1, 2021

Still in my heart....hope you and my Mom are having a large Manhattan!!

Pat Tambacas

August 1, 2019

Although Barbara and Pat have been gone from their condo in Wedgewood their love of gardening lives on each year as their lovely garden beds are adorned with colorful perennials. When she receives praise, the new owner Susan always gives credit to Barbara and Pat for establishing the gardens that still flourish today . It must have been their labor of love! Of course they always did things with love!
We still think fondly of Pat and Barbara often and speak of them when we reminisce about our "alley" and the fun times we had as neighbors. Sadly we've loss too many of the original neighbors, but the friendliness continues with new owners. Barbara and pat would have been the first to welcome them!

Barbara Cox-Winter

August 16, 2016

So sorry to hear about your mom. I have very fond memories of playing over at your house in Clarence as kids and your mother always made us feel so welcome- like a member of the family.

Michael Dittes

August 14, 2016

I read of Barb's passing with sadness. My condolences on your loss.

August 14, 2016

We have many fond memories of Barb when we lived in Western NY. She was one of the kindest, sweetest person we had ever me. Condolences and prayers to Pat and Family. John and Kathy Skiers

August 12, 2016

We called her ST.Barbara as she was first in line when a friend needed help .. she was smart...funny [.oh the tales we could tell]...a wonderful hostess...the Callahan's always had the most unique homes and Barb filled them with friends...she was one of a kind and I'll miss her so much.

Shirley Everett

August 10, 2016

Barb and I were roommates through 3 years of nurses' training at Meyer Memorial. Those years formed a solid basis for a great friendship through the years. I deeply regret her leaving us but wish her smooth sailing with love.

Nancy Story

August 10, 2016

My heart goes out to the family. Prayers to you all. Barb was such a wonderful person and will be missed by all that knew her. Barb was the that person who made everyone she met feel like family. Loving, caring, gracious, kind, bubblely are just a small amount of words that describes what Barb was. Barb will forever be in my heart.

Kay and Ron Turner

August 10, 2016

Barbara was always there for you when there was a problem. She was a true friend. Patrick once said "don't call 911, call BARB." how true. our love and prayers. Love, Kay and Ron,

Eleanor Homer

August 8, 2016

I too graduated with Barbara from Meyer back in 1953.I so fondly remember our great times together. So sorry to learn of her passing. She was a real sweetie.

Prudy Murray

August 7, 2016

Even though I have recently got to know Barb, I found Barb to be a wonderful loving and caring person. She made me laugh and I will miss her smile. My love and prayers goes out to the Callahan family.

Prudy Murray

August 7, 2016

Even though I recently got to know Barb,
I found Barb to be a wonderful loving and caring person. She made me laugh and I will miss her smile. My love and prayers goes out to the Callahan family.

Pat and Bill Tambacas

August 7, 2016

Pat, we were saddened to read of Barbara's passing today. When we moved to Wedgewood 4 years ago Barbara welcomed us with a homemade banana bread, which you delivered, and we felt so pleased and fortunate to have new neighbors like you.
You were certainly loved by your children as your daughters and granddaughters from Maine visited you often. Even though they did not know us they always greeted us pleasantly, just as Barbara and you did.
May you find comfort in your family's love and the friendship of those who were fortunate to know Barbara through the years.

August 7, 2016

Pat,our deepest sympathy.Joe and Doris Duffey.

Margaret Santi

August 7, 2016

Some people you consider immortal, and Barbara was that to me. we graduated together from the old Meyer Hospital and I saw her thru the years, always laughing, bubbly, fun..great to be around. I loved her and keep her memory in my heart.

Robert Greene

August 7, 2016

Pat.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God bless.

Bob & Virginia

Neil andf Joanne Ehrtenreich

August 7, 2016

We raise our brooms to a life well lived.
Our prayers and sympathy go out to the Callahan family

Peg Bodie

August 7, 2016

Barb was my neighbor, friend and second Mom forever and will be sorely missed. I have so many wonderful memories of times together. May her sprit live on in Pat and all of her wonderful kids!! Rest in God's hands, my friend.

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