Barbara A. Ettinger

Barbara A. Ettinger obituary, Hilton, NY

Barbara A. Ettinger

Barbara Ettinger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc. on Dec. 11, 2025.
Hilton - Barbara A. Ettinger

January 30, 1957 – October 22, 2025

Barbara A. Ettinger, age 68, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Shirley Schofield.

Barbara is survived by her beloved son, Michael (Kim) Ettinger; her brothers, Robert and Donald Schofield; her sisters, Patricia Schofield and Linda (Steve) Gilman; her cherished grandchildren, Noah (Jasmine), Michael Jr. (Bianca), and Dakota (Rebecca) Ettinger; great-grandchildren, Bentley, Bridgette, Beckham, Elesia, Everly, Noah Jr., Lucas, Celina, Jackson, and Bayler; several nieces and nephews; and close family friend, Lisa Tufano.

A devoted homemaker, Barbara dedicated her life to her family and those she loved. She enjoyed doing crafts, caring for house plants, and loved birds. Her warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Friends and family are invited to call on Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 5 - 7 pm at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Avenue in Hilton. Interment with take place privately in Parma Union Cemetery.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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