Steven Barbash

So many things I would ask this man, my friend... so many.

Spring 1964 brings vital Juniata memories when Jack Gilbert and I knew Steve and Nancy well. Jack and I often talked of them; Jack thought Nancy a lovely, special woman. When Jack died, I found Steve and renewed, over the phone, our memories of that special spring. I'd love to hear from Nancy; I'm sending affection to her and her daughter. Sue

Thank you so much, Steven, for supporting and accepting me as an impetuous youth, for assuring me that the life of an artist is not only possible, but noble and admirable.

Goodbye Steve,
You were a generous, great guy and a superb artist. Since our student days together I have marveled at how your intricate, lovingly crafted prints and drawings embodied the universal spirit of the landscape. Given all the joking and bonhomie, you were also a spiritual being.

I remember his patience with me in an Art Studio course I took from him at Juniata in the mid 60's. He even let me help him pull the etchings he did for his daughter's birth announcements. We will all miss you Steven!

Mr. Barbash is a bright memory from my very long ago college days. Professor Barbash's course in Art History at Juniata college made me anxious to get out there and see some of the stuff he talked about for myself. He was a great teacher who was able to be a friend to his students. He won their respect and admiration for his ability and talent. He won their appreciation for the interest he took in them. It is a sad loss for his family and associates.

Steve is a person who I'll be missed. He was a genuine and talantd human being.

He was the one person who affected every student at Juniata College, because his course on the art and ideas of Western civilization was required, at 8 a.m.(!) for every first-year student. He influenced us all. There are still days when I refer back to that course, more than 50 years later, as a source of knowledge. He opened my mind to so many "old"
ideas that were new to me.