Barbara Jean “Mam-ma” Harpp

GLENS FALLS – Barbara Jean “Mam-ma” Harpp, 71 of Glens Falls, went into the arms of the Lord on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on March 15, 1945 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sabra (Vanderwarker) Harpp.

Following her graduation from Queensbury High School, Barbara began her working career.  She was most proud of her time as a dietary aide at Eden Park, now known as The Pines, in Glens Falls.   Barbara took her job seriously, making sure all the residents received their proper food.  She also made many life-long friends with the residents and her co-workers.

Barbara enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and reading historical novels, but the center of her life was her grandchildren.  She adored them and they cherished their time spent with her.  Barbara was very proud to have raised her three children on her own while working hard to provide for them.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Eugene Vanderwarker and Ernest Eastman and her sisters, Ernestine Eastman       and Geraldine Coleman.

Those left behind, include her three children, Geraldine Harpp of Saratoga, Michael Harpp and wife, Wendy of Cape Coral, Fl and Jeannine Finke of Glens Falls; her sister, Phyllis Farley and her husband, Chuck of Hudson Falls; five grandchildren, Devon Harpp, Jeremiah Gates, Rebecca Gates, Michael Ure, Jr., and Emily Harpp; two great grandchildren, Colby and Jaxon Thetford; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no services.

The family wishes to thank the staff at The Pines and the Glens Falls Hospital for the wonderful care and compassion given to Barbara and her family during her illness.

Donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY  12110 or the American Lung Association, 418 Broadway, 1^st Floor, Albany, NY  12207.