Obituary of Barbara J. Walker

Barbara J. Walker North Chemung: Age 73, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility. Barbara was born in Elmira, a daughter of the late Alfred and Josephine (Jones) Martin. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, James H. Walker Jr.; daughter Connie M. Weller of Erin; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne E. and Della Walker of Erin; grandson Jeff Walker of Erin; step granddaughter Jennifer (Weller) Granger of Elmira; brother and sister-in-law Alfred and Jeanne Martin of Wellsburg; sister and brother-in-law, Delores and Robert Brown of North Chemung; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert and Virginia Walker of Liverpool NY, Earl and Patricia Walker of Gillett PA, Ruth and George Dinsmore of Tennessee; several nieces and nephews. Barbara was predeceased by son-in-law Gale Weller and sister-in-law Doris Talada. She had worked as a certified nurse aide for a number of years. Barbara was an avid bird watcher. She enjoyed her family and especially time spent with her grandson Jeff. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of W. Water and Walnut Streets, on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 6:15 p.m. Committal prayers and interment will take place Wednesday at North Chemung Cemetery. Donations in Barbara's memory may be directed to St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation, 555 St. Joseph's Blvd., Elmira NY 14901.