Barbara Ann (Ransom) Krauth
BROCTON — Barbara Ann (Ransom) Krauth passed peacefully on Feb. 5, 2021 at Westfield Memorial Hospital from a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was the daughter of Norman and Edna (Spring-born) Ransom residing in the Village of Brocton her entire life. She would have celebrated her 80th birthday this coming Feb. 13, the day before Valentine’s Day which began her life-long infatuation with anything heart shaped. She was a 1959 graduate of Brocton Central School. It was there where she met her husband Charles through her cousin Clifford Brown. Charles lovingly cared for her at home tirelessly this past year. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this coming Feb. 25, 2021. Barbara was very active in the Brocton-Portland community. She participated in many clubs and associations such as the First Baptist Church in Brocton, Ladies Home Bureau, Brocton Bi-Centennial Committee, and was a Girl Scout Assistant Leader. Most recently she was a member of the Garden Club, Birds and Blooms, of Fredonia. Barbara was well known for her love of orchids and African violets. She was an integral member of the Marmeduke Committee to honor the late Brad Anderson with the depiction of the Brad and Marmeduke sculpture on Main Street in Brocton. As a trustee of the Ahira Hall Memorial Library she embraced the need to create the library into a community venue. Education was always a priority for her, and she encouraged her children to work toward their goals and follow their individual dreams.
As a talented baker and self-taught cake decorator, Barbara was well known for creating wedding and birthday cakes for numerous friends and family. Her artistic ability stretched over many mediums and was often displayed in paintings, embroidery, and quilting as well as sewing and designing clothes for antique dolls. As a seamstress, she created all four of her daughters’ wedding trousseau, complete with hand crocheted lace.
She always had a passion for traveling. Her favorite destinations were the Adirondacks Mountains in upstate N.Y. and yearly visits to Florida’s Gulf Coast Captiva Island with her family. Barbara delighted in square dancing with her husband Charles. She lived, laughed, and enjoyed life to the fullest, never allowing her illness to hold her back from the people she loved or activities she enjoyed.
Barbara was beloved and will be deeply missed by her loving husband Charles W. Krauth of Brocton. Children: Melanie (Krauth) and Owen Ballew of Erie, P.A.; Michelle (Krauth) and Brian Walsh of Jupiter, F.L.; Marlene Krauth and Bonita Wheeler of Pottstown, P.A.; Melissa (Krauth) and Eric Bubben-moyer of Lenshartsville, P.A.; and Michael and Jennifer (Dolce) Krauth of Lakewood, N.Y. Grandchildren: Kaitlin G. (Ballew) and James D. Hanes III of Erie, P.A.; Owen A. Ballew of Erie, P.A.; Sydney A. Walsh and Tea R. Walsh of Jupiter, F.L.; Christina M. (Giancursio) and Nicolas Jones of Rochester, N.Y.; Emily G. Bubbenmoyer and Sarah A. Bubbenmoyer of Lenhartsville, P.A. Great-Grandchildren: James D. Hanes IV and Lincoln O. Hanes of Erie, P.A. and Roxanna L.G. Jones of Rochester, N.Y. Sister-in-law: Joanne Ransom. Nieces and nephews: Patricia Piehl, Gail Piehl, Debra (Ransom) and Philip Cornell; Kevin Ransom; Peggy (Ransom) and Louis Szczukowski; Diane (Ransom) Hockert and Bruce Allen Whitten; Bonnalyn (Ransom) O’Malley and Kenny Makelke and Dale and Donna Ransom.
Barbara is predeceased by her parents; Norman and Edna Ransom; mother and father in-law, George and Grace Krauth and sister in-law (as infant) Sally Louise Krauth. Sisters and brothers; Betty Ransom, Margarite (Ransom) and Richard Piehl, Arthur and Aurdrey Ransom and Edward Ransom.
Visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the funeral service Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 from noon-1 p.m. at the Brocton Baptist Church, 33 West Main Street, Brocton, N.Y. 14716 where funeral services will be officiated by the Rev. Larry Morrison. Burial will follow at the Portland Evergreen Cemetery , Portland, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main Street Brocton, N.Y. 14716.
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