Ruth Simna Barber

BARBER Ruth Simna Barber, age 70 of Fairfield, passed away on December 3, 2009 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was the loving, devoted mother of LeeAnn O'Sullivan and her husband, Kerry of Fairfield, Terry Barber of Sarasota, Fla., and Kim Barber and her husband, Charles McQuade of Fairfield. She will also be warmly remembered by her six cherished grandchildren, Myles, Connor, and Kelly O'Sullivan, Katelyn and William Barber, Tommy Barber; three sisters, Mildred Watcke, and her husband, Albert of Trumbull, Jean Slezak, of Stratford, Linda Schauwecker and her husband, Ronald, of Shelton; one sister-in-law, Sally Simna, of Trumbull; several nieces and nephews including Denise Slezak, Karen Pommills, Tracy Perry, and Kristen DiPalma. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Anna Sekelsky Simna and her brother, Robert Simna. Born and raised in Bridgeport, Ruth had been a resident of Fairfield for 45 years. In addition to raising her family, she worked for 25 years with her sister, Linda as a Realtor with Real Estate Two in Shelton. She was a member of the Greater Bridgeport Board of Realtors, the CTMLS of Fairfield County, and was proud to be a graduate of the Floyd Wickman Master Sales Society. In addition to servicing her clients as a dedicated professional, Ruth filled her life with the pleasure of spending time with her family and friends, sunning at the beach, spinning at the gym, and playing a competitive game of tennis. Calling hour will be held on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center. Her Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday at 11 a.m. directly in St. Pius X Church. Her interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be directed to: St. Pius X Church Building Fund, 834 Brookside Drive, Fairfield, CT 06824. To sign an online register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com.