Born in North Hornell, the daughter of Harold and Bernice (Watrous) Ross, she had resided in Alfred Station since 1949. Barbara was a graduate of Hornell High School, Class of 1949. On July 30, 1949, she married Clayton Hardy who predeceased her in 1996; she was associated with her husband in the poultry farm business for many years. Barbara was a community volunteer and delivered Meals on Wheels in Allegany County for 8 years and also helped with Census taking. She was very devoted to the Almond Union of Churches, where she served as an Elder, organized the Acolytes and had taught Sunday School. Every year after her husband died she had a garden in memory of him, out of which she shared many vegetables with family and friends. Barbara enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and loved to bake for her family.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Clayton, and 1 brother; Bruce Snay.
She is survived by 3 sons; Donald (Fran) Hardy of Albuquerque, NM, Steven (Ann) Hardy of Boise, ID, and Michael (Lola) Hardy of Corning, 2 grandchildren; Erin and Max Hardy as well as several nieces and nephews.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by David W. Ames, Director.
The family will be present to receive friends from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2017, at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., Hospice Spiritual Care Coordinator, Rev. Stan Scoville officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Almond, NY.
In lieu of flowers friends may make contributions to: the Hart Comfort House of Allegany County, 141 E. State St., Wellsville, NY 14895 or to the SPCA Serving Allegany County, PO Box 381 Wellsville, NY 14895.
