Name: Visitation for Barbara K. Starzyk
Start: 2021-08-03T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-08-03T23:00:00.000Z
Location: William G. Miller & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

Barbara K. Starzyk

Poughkeepsie - Barbara K. Starzyk, 94 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on July 30, 2021 at home after a brief illness. Barbara was born July 17, 1927 along with her twin sister Bernice at the home of her parents Edward & Anne Champion Kopser in Poughkeepsie, NY. She attended Arlington Schools and graduated from Arlington High School class of 1945. Barbara also attended Vassar Hospital Nursing School for one year. Barbara married Edward V. Starzyk on June 9, 1946 at Holy Trinity Church with Rev. Leo Gregg officiating. Mr. Starzyk predeceased her on August 25, 1997.

Barbara worked at St. Francis Hospital for 17 years in the Maternity Department as an Obstetrical Technician then worked on 5th Spellman as a Med-Surg. Technician until her retirement in 1985.

She was member of Holy Trinity Church, AARP and the AHS Alumni Association and was the Representative for the Class of 1945. To Barbara the most important thing in her life was her family. She raised 5 children to be respectful, caring and loving adults. She enjoyed knitting and cooking for them and just being with them.

The family would like to thank Ann Harris for her loving care these past months. She is survived by: Virginia (John) Currie of Highland, NY; sons: Stephen (Jeannette Levanto) Starzyk of Stanfordville, NY; Joseph (Jody Vernooy) Starzyk of Winter Springs, Fla.; William (Lisa Krum) Starzyk of Pleasant Valley, NY. Grandchildren include: Stephen J. (Danielle) Starzyk, John M. (Erin) Currie, Brendan P. Walsh, Sara Starzyk husband Mark Burlingame, Nicole Currie (Jack) Klitchko, Tyler K. Starzyk and W. Alexander Starzyk. Great-Grandchildren include: Caroline P. Currie, John C. Currie, Mark S. Burlingame, Max E. Burlingame, Zachary J. Klitchko, Jacob M. Klitchko, Katie Taylor and Brooke Yorey. She is also survived by 4 sisters-in-law, as well as many nieces and nephews and her dear friend Diana Wilson. Barbara was predeceased by her daughter: Deborah Starzyk Walsh on April 26, 2005; 5 sisters: Lillian Germano, Edith Emery, Emily Heresniak, Jeannette Fowx Lee , her twin sister Bernice Orr Roger and her brother Edward Kopser.

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 4-7 PM at the Wm. G. Miller & Son F.H., Inc., 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, August 4, and 2021 at 10AM in Holy Trinity Church, 775 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Burial will follow in the family plot in St. Joseph's Cemetery Poughkeepsie, NY. Memorial Donations may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. If you wish to send an online condolence please visit our website at www.wmgmillerfuneralhome.com

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Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Jul. 30 to Aug. 2, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Starzyk

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6 Entries

Sarah Graham

June 23, 2022

I´m uncle Henry´s granddaughter (brother of Eddie). I´m gonna miss my aunt Bobe so much. She was always such a fun loving person. She relished life and gossip and though I never attended a Starzyk family reunion in the park at Labor Day (since we are in Las Vegas), I always felt like part of the family from the stories she would share. I hope her and my Baci (The other Barbara) are having fun with their husbands and winning all the royal flushes and drinking the best G&T´s God has got. And I´m glad she gets to be with Debbie again.

Sandy Hewitt Gray

August 5, 2021

Ginny, John and the entire Starzyk family, I'm so sorry to hear of your moms passing. My sincere condolences to all at this trying time.

Shelly Anderson

August 3, 2021

I was truly shocked at seeing this in the paper. Blessings Ginny to you and your family. Your mom was like a part of my life as she was so close to Aunt Dode. I remember going over to have lunch with her and Dode listening to the stories she would tell, mesmerized. I will always remember her sharp wit and fast comebacks wishing I had that ability. May God Comfort you in this time of sorrow.
And Barbara, catch up with Aunt Dode, I´m sure she has missed you .

Christy (Johnsen) Stoutenburgh

August 1, 2021

To all my dear Starzyk's: From my earliest childhood days with Debbie as my best friend until now your family has been so special to me. The closeness your Mom and I shared and now along with my husband Eric has been endearing on so many levels. While I live 2500 miles away, we always stayed connected on a regular basis with long phone calls and as you can well imagine, I mainly listened! Our calls always ended with an "I love you" and "Give my boyfriend a hug". A return to Po'k was primarily so we could see Barbara. My heart hurts that my most special connection to my childhood is no longer available to me. Your Mom was a woman of great Faith and now she is blessed to rest in eternal peace with the loves that preceded her. May your memories be your treasures as they are for me. With much love to all, Christy

Jim Baker

August 1, 2021

Ginny,
Condolences to you, J.R. and your entire family on the passing of your mother.
Jim & Betsy Baker

Jim Morgan

August 1, 2021

Dear Ginny, Stephen , Joe and Bill,

Please accept my sincerest sympathies on your mom's passing.

She had a wonderful life and was a lot of fun when I saw her. She was an amazing woman even in her later years.

Over the recent years, I've had occasion to see and speak to your mom, who was always so friendly.
I remember 2019 I was officiating a jv basketball game at Lourdes. After my game, I sat in the bleachers to watch the varsity game and saw Mrs. Starzyk. She remembered me by name which I thought was great.

God bless your mom who will be in my prayers.

Jim Morgan

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