Barbara Ann Whelan Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on December 26, 2025, at the age of 79, Barbara Ann Whelan of Manchester, New Jersey, born in Linden, New Jersey passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Balicky and Mary Balicky; and her sister Mary Petrusky. She is survived by: her husband James Whelan; her sons, James T. Whelan and Eric; her daughter-in-law Tracy Whelan; her grandchildren, Lucas and Avery Whelan; her pet Daisy; her brother Paul; and her sister-in-law Geri Balicki. She is also survived by many loving in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Barbara's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org).