Barbara J. Tautznik Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Barbara J. Tautznik (Amsterdam, New York), who passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James A. Miller and Rena Frederick Miller; and her siblings, Carol Phillips, Karen Ann Boyd and James A. Miller, Jr..
She is survived by: her husband Peter Tautznik; her children, Randall H. Cannell, II (Kim E. Scott) of Broadalbin and Valerie Siefried (Neil) of Virginia Beach, VA; her stepson Peter J. Tautznik, Jr. (Kristy) of Fort Myers, FL; her sisters, Joan Simeone (Dominick "Chick") of Hagaman, Susan Lee Miller (Ron Davis) of Amsterdam and Gail Carusone (John) of Broadalbin; her half-sisters, Joanne Mucilli (Dick) of Amsterdam and Jill Cassube (Rob) of Alexandria, VA; her stepbrother Jim Hare (Lisa) of Broadalbin; her grandchildren, Elizabeth, Emily, Julia and Matylen; and her pets, Apollo and Foster. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Mountain Valley Hospice, the Education Department at Pine Tree Rifle Club, or Roswell Comprehensive Center in Buffalo, in care of the funeral home.
