Barbara S. Strife Obituary

We bid farewell to Barbara S. Strife (Ballston Spa, New York), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 14, 2025 at the age of 79. Barbara touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Anthony J. Szpak and Mary Szpak (Krempa). She is survived by: her husband Wayne Strife; her sisters, Carol Piotrowski (late Ron) and Paula Gold (Ken); her children, Curtis (Annmarie), Loren Strife (Mignette) and Teresa Mezz (Michael); and her grandchildren, Christopher, Emily, Thomas, Jordan, Jason, Joshua, Kylie Strife, Nicolas and Gabriella Mezz.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Barbara be made to the Alzheimer's Organization, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 404, Albany, NY 12205, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Venice, 1971 Pinebrook Rd., Venice, FL 34292, and/or Community Hospice Foundation Gift Processing, 310 South Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208.