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Bethany Maureen "Aunt Bubbles" Barker

1986 - 2025

Bethany Maureen "Aunt Bubbles" Barker obituary, 1986-2025

BORN

1986

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Kolano Funeral Home

396 Amherst Street

Buffalo, New York

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Nov. 18, 2025

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Kolano Funeral Home

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Bethany Barker Obituary

Barker, Bethany Maureen "Aunt Bubbles" (nee Brown)

Mar 17, 1986 - Nov 13, 2025

Of Tonawanda Twp., NY, at age 39. Wife of the late Ronald Barker; Cherished daughter of Richard and Deborah Brown; beloved sister of Leah (Jason) Pennario, Amber Brown, Chrystal Brown and Richard "RJ" Brown, Jr. Her greatest joy and title in life was Aunt Bubbles, a name that held all the love that she poured into her nieces: Abigail Pennario, Dakota Murray, Allie Brown, London Allen, Paris Allen and her nephew, Preston Murray and great-niece Adley Wilken. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Bethany will be remembered for her vibrant, expressive personality and her unmistakable sense of style. Visitation at the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Tuesday 4-7PM and Wednesday 4-6PM, where Funeral Services will begin promptly at 6PM. Please share online condolences @ www.KolanoFuneralHome.com.
Published by Buffalo News on Nov. 16, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Bethany Barker

Nov

18

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Kolano Funeral Home

396 Amherst St., NY 14207

Nov

19

Service

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Kolano Funeral Home

396 Amherst St., NY 14207

Nov

19

Service

6:00 p.m.

Kolano Funeral Home

396 Amherst St., NY 14207

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Kolano Funeral Home

396 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207

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DiaMarie

Yesterday

Bethany was there for me during a very rough time of my life for me and helped me through it. She also was my kids babysitter for a little while. I will never forget how she helped me and was there for me.

DMM

November 16, 2025

RIP

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