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Barbara Wormuth Obituary
Friends and family may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 7, 2009) at the Townsend-Wood Funeral Chapel, 201 E. Elm St., Penn Yan. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held immediately following at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. John Tharp officiating.
Barb was born May 5, 1936, in Albany, the daughter of Vincent M. and Ruth Bayer. She was a graduate of the Dundee Central School, Class of 1955. She was employed by Sears, was a cook for Meals On Wheels, and a cashier for the Penn Yan High School cafeteria.
Barb is survived by her loving husband, William H. Wormuth; children, William (Terersa) Wormuth, John (Stacy) Wormuth, and Keith Wormuth; grandchildren, Michael Johnson, Mathew (Whitney) Johnson, Daniel (Colleen) Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Matthew (Angelika Stellrecht) Wormuth and Cara Wormuth; sister, Jean (Gary) McEvoy; and her brother, John Bayer.
In addition to her parents, Barb was predeceased by her brother, Mike Bayer.
Friends and family may sign the guestbook at www.townsendwoodfuneralchapel.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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4 Entries
Pauline Champlin
November 8, 2009
Bill I am so sorry to hear Barb passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sorrowful time. God Bless you all.
November 5, 2009
Bill, I was so sorry to read about Barb. Please accept my deepest sympathies in this troubled time. You were an excellent husband to this lady and it is something I always remember about you. Rusty from Texas
Richard Ackerman
November 5, 2009
Bill and Family
Sorry to learn of your loss, God Bless you.
Bill & Grace Williamson
November 5, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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