Barbara Ann Tirotta

Barbara Ann Tirotta obituary, South Bend, IN

Barbara Ann Tirotta

Barbara Tirotta Obituary

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Barbara Ann Tirotta 79, of MIshawaka In. Passed away at 11:35 AM on Sunday, October 30, 2022.
Barbara was born on June 19, 1943 in Kalkaska MI to the late Edward and Ruth Ingersoll.
Barbara is survived by her ex-husband, Albert Tirotta of Mishawaka, IN; her sons, Keith Kisner and Patrick Barrier both of Mishawaka, IN; daughters, Laura Barrier of Mishawaka and Ashley Barrier of Edwardsburg, MI; brother, Earl Ingersoll of Grand Rapids MI; sister, Joyce Rock of Osceola IN; and grandchildren: Savannah, Abigail, Jacob, Tyler, Cory, Paige Joey, Braxton, Maesa, Waylon, Scarlett, Staysha, Faith, Andrue and Melissa.
Barbara is preceded in death by her sons, Dennis and David Kisner; her daughter, Patricia (Barrier) Gross; sisters, Iris, Jo, Rita and Linda; and brothers, Red and Tommy.
She is also preceded by her ex-husband, Franklin "Sonny" Barrier.
Barbara worked at AM General for 10 years. She loved to play Bingoand loved cooking big meals and having her family over to enjoy them. Barbara would always make your favorite cake on your birthday. She loved her children and her grandchildren endlessly.
Cremation will take place. Her family is planning a celebration of life in the summer of 2023.
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