Barbara Burns

Barbara A. Burns of Liberty, NY, a retired medical secretary for Dr. John Muccia, MD and a lifelong area resident, died Friday, September 23, 2022 in the Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty, NY. She was 84.

The daughter of the late Floyd and Dorothy Martin Crossman, she was born December 20, 1937 in Middletown, NY.

Barb was a member of the Liberty Presbyterian Church, had been active at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Liberty, had crocheted lap blankets and donated them to those in need and for many years was one of the caretakers of the “VanAlstyne” Christmas Star in Liberty.

Survivors include her son, Lyle Burns and his wife Alison of Liberty, NY; one grandson, Brandon Burns of Liberty, NY and one granddaughter, Christina Burns of Liberty, NY; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert C. Burns in 2017.

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 27, 2022 from 4-7 PM in the Harris Funeral Home West Street at Buckley, Liberty, NY.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 11AM in the funeral home.  Pastor Virginia Bossley will officiate.

Burial will be in the Lew Beach Cemetery, Lew Beach, NY.

Memorial contributions in Barbara’s name may be made to the Liberty Presbyterian Church, 81 South Main Street, Liberty, NY 12754.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, West St. at Buckley, Liberty, NY 845-292-0001 or 845-439-5200 www.Harris-FH.com