Barbara Ann Jaskula Irwin, 51, of the Town of Oswego, passed away Friday at home with her family by her side, following a long illness.
She was born in Oswego, New York, on February 17, 1959. Barbara graduated from Oswego High School and from SUNY Oswego. She worked for Auxiliary Services as a clerk buyer in the college bookstore at SUNY Oswego for 24 years. Barbara attended Christian Missionary Alliance Church. She enjoyed photography, painting and was a very devoted wife and mother to her children.
Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Benjamin and Victoria (Orel) Jaskula.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Gary Irwin; son, Allen Howard Irwin of Oswego; daughter, Katherine Victoria Irwin of Oswego; two brothers, Benjamin Jaskula, Jr. of New Jersey and James (Joyce) Jaskula of Oswego; father and mother-in-law, Carl and Barbara Irwin of Oswego; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are 11 am Monday at Foster Funeral Home, Hannibal. Calling hours are 2-5 pm Sunday at the funeral home, 837 Cayuga Street, Hannibal. Spring burial will be at Fairdale Rural Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Barbara may be made to Friends of Oswego County Hospice, P.O. Box 102, Oswego, New York 13126.
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A wonderful friend. Throughout her life she had quiet strength, emitting grace in all she did and said. I shall always remember her smile and laugh. Sending Gary, Allen and Kathy comfort and strength. May the strength and love Barb showed everyday build in your heart so to ease your loss and comfort you.