Barbara A. Donnelly

Barbara A. Donnelly obituary, Binghamton, NY

Barbara A. Donnelly

Barbara Donnelly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home on Dec. 15, 2023.

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Barbara Ann (Murphy) Donnelly,66 of Binghamton, NY went to heaven peacefully on December 12, 2023, with her husband by her side. She joins her beloved Family members who have gone before her: parents Vincent and Barbara Murphy, Nephew Nicholas Hooker, and several aunts and Uncles. She is survived by husband Brian Donnelly; sister Kathleen (Paul) Hooker; nephew Sean (Gina) Hooker; great nieces Olivia and Adrianna; Brother Vincent (Laura) Murphy; nieces Sklyer and Melissa; nephews Sam and Nicholas; and Aunt Kathleen Farmer.
She was a graduate of Chenango Valley High School. Employed at General Electric Co., Owner of The House of Treasurers, and was currently employed by St Patrick's Church as Director of Outreach Ministries of the Southern Tier.
Barb had a passion for life and was dedicated to helping people. This was very evident the way she helped customers with planning an event and decorating for them. It also showed the way she assisted the clients at the outreach ministries by doing everything possible to take care of their needs. She was humble, not wanting to take credit for the achievements but accrediting it to having wonderful volunteers that give so much of their time and energy to making the programs work. Barb was the recipient of the Immaculata recognition from the Diocese of Syracuse, in 2018 was Inducted to Chenango Valley Hall of Fame by the alumni and received the Binghamton Sertoma Club Service to Mankind award for 2023.
Funeral Mass will be offered on Monday December 18, 2023, at 11am at Saint Patrick's Church 9 Leroy Street, Binghamton. The family will receive friends on Sunday December 17, 2023, at J.A. McCormack Suns Funeral Home Inc. 141 Main Street, Binghamton NY from 12 noon to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers consider donating to the Outreach Ministries of the Southern Tier. The Mass will be livestreamed at www.sta-sp.org

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December 21, 2023

John Nezelek posted to the memorial.

December 17, 2023

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December 17, 2023

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John Nezelek

December 21, 2023

Brian, sorry for your loss , May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of god, rest in peace

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John Nezelek

Dino Gaetani

December 17, 2023

Sorry to hear of Barb's passing. She was always a positive, outgoing, and kind friend to all she came in contact with. Enjoyed her friendship, energy, and passion she shared with enjoying life. I'll never forget the years we sang together at St. Mary's in the choir, especially during Christmas and Easter. The angels truly are welcoming her! She truly will be missed.

Sally Hanifin

December 17, 2023

Barb was a wonderful person! I started volunteering for her and Brian a year or so ago! It´s a great place with good people thanks to them! She will be so missed!

Hermenegilde Nalu

December 16, 2023

Barb was in love with humanity and must be experiencing the wholeness at last as she fore lived it in her life!

Bev Harkness

December 15, 2023

What a huge loss for our community. Barb certainly was a constant example of God´s love and Grace among us. RIP kind lady, you will be missed.

Hon. Mary Anne Lehmann

December 15, 2023

I met Barb when we sang together in the Downtown Singers presentations of Messiah each Christmas. We sang in St Patrick´s Church Choir together for years. I had the privilege of helping her in a small way as she spun her magic throughout the community; clothing school children, feeding the poor, providing showers and multiple services for the homeless. Barbs care and compassion knew no bounds. She, and her beloved husband Brian, are truly angels, doing Gods work on this earth. Barb has earned her crown in heaven like no one else I have ever known. I know the Saints and Angels greeted you Barb at the gates of heaven.

Michael J. Steflik

December 15, 2023

Barb was truly a force of nature, incredibly gifted, enthusiastic, funny & compassionate. She touched so many lives, we will all miss her. RIP, Barbie-

Amanda Lewis

December 15, 2023

The love and compassion for human life, no matter what they are going through!! Rest in peace Barb. You will be greatly missed !!!

Christopher Perez

December 15, 2023

There was nothing but special moment for me while knowing Barb. From the moment that I met her she was just so kind and loving to myself and my daughter. Although I met her through work while doing outreach with another agency, she quickly embraced me and my daughter. I had lost my mother years and when I met her I felt my moms presence, From helping with the Christmas toy drive to marching in the St Pats parade, every moment we shared was a memory for me and for my daughter. We both cherish Barb and Bryan both. Barb I know you are looking over all of us, please know that I MISS YOU SO MUCH. Thank you so much for being you

CP

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