Barbara Elizabeth Hilfiger Russell, 85, of Corning, NY,
formerly of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 in Absolut Care at
Three Rivers, Painted Post, NY. Born
August 29, 1932, in Ulysses, PA, she was the daughter of Frank and Maude Krusen
Hilfiger. She was married to Elwyn J.
Russell, who predeceased her in 1986. A
1950 graduate of Ulysses High School, she devoted her life to being a loving
wife, mother, and grandmother. Barbara
was a volunteer at the Northern Tier Children’s Home Thrift Store in Wellsboro
for many years and was a member of the Westfield Historical Society. Surviving are: five children, Nancy Killigrew of Horseheads,
NY, Susan Test of Corning, NY, Dana (Konni) Russell of Wysox, PA, Kim Russell
of Atlanta, GA, and Brian Russell of Elmira, NY; seven grandchildren,
Christopher Hayes, Tracey (Christopher Glick) Hayes, Amanda Russell, Scott
(Meg) Test, Billy Test, Kathleen Russell, and Ashley Russell; six great-grandchildren, Brody Hayes Glick,
Braden Hayes Glick, Bayleigh Bennett, Quintin Russell, Ariel Russell and Violet
Cramer; and two sisters, Margaret Wright
of Coudersport, PA and Frances Frost of Lampasas, TX. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased
by two sisters, Marian Payne and Helen Flynn;
and four brothers, Billy, Malcolm, Keith, and Kenny Hilfiger. At Barbara’s request, there will be no public
visitation or service. Burial will be in
Ulysses Cemetery. Arrangements are
entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.
