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Barbara Thorpe, 90, long time resident of Chautauqua County, passed away on October 18, 2026 at Heritage Park Skilled Nursing Home.
Barbara was born on June 30,1936 to the late Melvin E Smith and Lillian Hodges Smith. She was the wife of Duane A Thorpe who preceded her in death November 2024. Barb was also preceded in death by a brother, Melvin "Sonny" Smith, sister, Beatrice "Bunny" Howard, and twin sister, Norma Eddy.
Barbara was a graduate of Cassadaga High School and prior to retirement she was employed by WCA Hospital 12 years, American Manufacturing 12 years, and Weber Knapp for 12 years.
She was a member of the Jamestown Bethel Baptist Church.
Surviving is a stepson, Rande (Virginia) Thorpe; two granddaughters: Kristie (Tom) Brawley, Lauren (Daniel) Smith; and several great grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Mary Lou (Mac) Best of Little Rock, AR; 13 nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and nephews; and Dolores Himes, a close family friend.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday October 24, 2026 in the Falconer Funeral Home. Rev. Andrew Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Blockville Cemetery at a later date.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday just prior to the funeral at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be donated to the Bethel Baptist Church or Heritage Ministries.
Visit our website at www.falconerfuneralhome.net to send a message of condolence.