Janice Barber Obituary
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Janice is survived by her husband, Frank whom she married on March 11, 1993. Together they have five children: Julie Sparling Corey (James) of Rochester, NY, Rebecca Sparling Nichols of Elmira, NY, Kristy Sparling Dvorak of Jacksonville, FL, Frank H. Barber (Tricia) of Bath, NY, Christy Darden of Corning, NY; son in law Fred Nichols; nine grandchildren: Freddie Nichols, (Carley Blampied), Christopher (CJ) Nichols, Dallas Nichols (Taylor White), Paige Lamb, Cole Barber, Samantha Nichols (Vaughn Naida), Gavin Corey (Jackie), Evan Bennett, James Corey; three great-grandchildren: Avery Nichols, Paisley Nichols, Vivian Naida; sister: Carole Bubacz of Mt. Joy, PA and her "second sister" Gloria Keltz Whitley of Rochester, NY along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Together Janice and Frank were the proud owners of Barber's Jewelers on Market Street in Corning, NY from 1997-2007. She enjoyed planning the jewelry displays and decorating the store windows for any occasion.
Janice's great joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren and her great-grandbabies. Janice was well known for her spectacular karaoke and dance performances at Lamoka Lake, Tanglewood Lake, Cross Creek Resort and many family gatherings. She also loved painting, crafting, going to concerts and clog dancing with the girls at Cross Creek. Janice was a lifelong patron of King Kone and was so looking forward to the opening day this year on March 21st.
Janice was well loved by so many and is remembered for her immense love of all family, friends and even strangers. She was the most generous, beautiful and giving woman.
Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 1:00pm-3:00pm and again from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Phillips Funeral Home 17 W. Pulteney Street Corning, New York. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 10:00am with Fr. Patrick Connor officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Janice's name may be sent to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation at Komen.org.
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Vickie Smith
March 22, 2024
We have so many wonderful memories with Janice through the years. Lamoka Lake, then Tanglewood, and she and Frank drove out to Texas in the RV when our son was born and gave him his first cowboy hat. I will miss our conversations and visiting with her. She always made everyone feel welcome in their home.
Cheryl Lundgren
March 20, 2024
Janice &I was friends for 30 years ( neighbor , coworker and friend)Many memories. She always said , when she retired she was going to volunteer @ the hospital baby nursery and sit and rock babies. Instead she was blessed with rocking , spoiling and most of all loving her own Grandchildren and great grandchildren. Amongst other adventures . Janice and I , as Bull Riders . Our career lasted 3 seconds and we got back on and lasted about 5 seconds. We came out winning with multiple bruises. When Janice was wanting to do something & I would say, I don´t know. She would say,Well why not! Life is too short! We usually did ( you don´t get away with , No. one of Janice´s
Carol Kennedy
March 19, 2024
Julie and family,
Our hearts grant immortality
to those we love
in memory.
Carol Kennedy
Annette M Bubacz
March 19, 2024
What to say,
I have so many good memories of Janice in my life it is hard to pick.
Janice was always there for me and anyone that needed a smile and laugh.
I will miss are talks and get togethers, one day we will be together again.
Love and miss you
Annie
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