Barbara L. Talada, 63, of Chemung N.Y., passed away peacefully at Guthrie-Sayre, on Aug.28th. She was pre-deceased by her brother Fred C. Talada, her father Fred Talada, and brother Benny C. Talada. She is survived by her mother Barbara A. Talada, step-mom Dorothy Talada, sisters Katherine P. Talada, Bonnie Simons, & Robin Carriker, brothers Charles P. Talada, Fred (Carine) Talada, & Percy (Tammi) Talada. Also surviving are step children Melinda (Dick) Malmros, Mary Lumm, Bob (Amy) Armstrong, Jake (JoAnn) Armstrong, & Michelle (Steve) Whitley ; as well as several nieces & nephews. She also leaves behind her devoted partner of 16years Richard Pittwood, her travel friend Ali Tolan, as well as her 2 "beast-a-los" Scarlett & Punkin'. Barb loved to cook for family gatherings, loved working in her flower & raised veggie gardens, antique furniture refinishing, & esp. loved her several Ocean City MD vacations at The Golden Sands Club - hanging out poolside near the Tiki Bar, as well as powerboat or open cockpit bi-plane rides along "condo row". She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, & fur babies. Donations may be made to Stray Haven Animal Shelter in her memory ; there will be no calling hours/services - per Barb's wishes. Time flies! - we get too busy, we love, laugh, & cry : our loved ones mean so much to us - take the time to tell them you love them, & be kind to each other... "...In the end, only kindness matters..."

Memories and condolences for the family may be shared by visiting his guest book at www.tiogapointcremation.com   Caring assistance is being provided by Cooley-Tioga Point Cremation & Burial Options, Inc. 802 N. Main St., Athens, PA 18810.