Joan M. Barss

Submitted by laurie on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 15:44

Joan M. Barss 68, of Greenfield Center passed away Friday, November 11, 2011. Born in Saratoga Springs, October 12, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Estelle Izzo. Joan worked for Stanski Transporation for 28 years. She enjoyed cooking for family holidays and decorating the Christmas tree. Her greatest joy was the time she shared with her children and grandchildren.

Joan is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ed Barss, her children, Laura Feulner of Porter Corners, Darren Barss (Carrie) of Greenfield, Dwight Barss (Maggie) of Corinth, 10 grandchildren, Lindsey, Ryan, Darren Jr, Derrick, Katelyn, Kristin, Levi, Cody, Stephanie, and Chrissy, 2 great grandchildren, Darren III and Madison, brother, Anthony Izzo of Ballston Spa, sister, Jean Southern of Saratoga Springs, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 6:30pm Thursday, November 17 at Armer Funeral Home, Inc 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the funeral home from 1-3pm and 5-6:30pm on Thursday.

All are invited to join the family for a reception at the Porter Corners Fire House, 405 Bockes Road, following the services on Thursday evening.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Emergency Department or the Transfusion Center at Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

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James & Brenda Anderson

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 12:55.

Laura, Lindsey & Ryan, We are so sad to hear about the passing of your Mom. You are all in our prayers. We know how difficult it is to lose your Mom and our sympathy is with you at this sad time. If there is anything we can help with, let us know. Love, James & Bren

Becky Murray

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 11:49.

I am very sorry about your loss. She was a very nice person. She always had a smile on her face when I saw her.She will be greatly missed There will never be another person like Joan. I wish the rest of the people in the world was like her.

Donna & Dave Shiel

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 03:29.

We are very sad for your loss of Joan,she was a very nice person,we remember all the good times we all had at corinth squad and family parties.Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.love and god bless,Donna & Dave Shiel and family

Ginger Peacock Jacobs

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 23:40.

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Godspeed

Darlene Tripp

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 19:15.

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Joan's passing. I had the great pleasure of working with Joan @ Stanski Transportation for a few years. She was amazing with her little passengers! My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Janet Jones and Brian Nicol

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 14:09.

Laura, we're so sorry to hear about your Mom. You and your family are in our thoughts.

Uncle Bri and J.J.

Bernice and Aurora Moeller

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 21:18.

We knew Joan because she drove Aurora to The Adirondack School for classes every day for 3 years. She was a wonderful mix of discipline and kindness for those kids. And she always had a nice thing to say when I dropped Aurora off. (She was also very kind about holding the bus for an extra minute if we were late.) In just those brief conversations, it became obvious to me that Joan was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. The world is a bit darker without her in it.
May your memories of her comfort you at this hard time. Bernice and Aurora Moeller

Debbie Benedict

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 21:08.

Ed,Dwight,Darren,Laura and family,

I was so sorry to hear of Joan's passing. She was a very special person and could always make you smile. I will cherish the the time I was able to spend with her. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Debbie

Betty & George Sheldon

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 18:47.

Ed,
We are sorry to hear that Joan has passed from this life may god keep her.

Laurie Brown - Mom to Sara & Jeff MacDougall

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 17:08.

Joan was a wonderful lady !
She drove the Stanski bus for my daughter Sara 87-89 .
Joan always had a smile on her face and was so wonderful to the kids on her bus runs
Prayers for the family , May God give you peace in your heart in your time of need

Laurie Brown, Sara & Jeff MacDougall

Melissa (Missy) Tubbs

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 09:21.

To the entire Barss family,
I am so sorry for your loss of such a great person. The love she showed my son and my family is something we will never forget. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful person with us.

Love,
Missy, David and family

Shennon Lucia

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 09:13.

Sam and I are saddened by the Passing of Joan. Our thoughts and Prayers go to the Barss family. If there was ever a person who wore their heart on their sleeve to give it to who ever needed it, It was Joan. Her smiles and kindness will be missed...God bless you all

Tami (Watulak) Morris & Mandee (Mihalek) Dearborn

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 06:59.

We are saddened to hear about Joan. She was always there to lend a hand and support us when we still had "Lil Joey" with us. She always made time for anyone who needed her help. She ruled with a stiff finger and a huge smile. Her family was everything to her. God Bless and thank you for all of our memories. You will be missed by so many that you have touched the hearts of over the years.