Barbara Jo Riker Obituary
The passing of Barbara Jo Riker of East Syracuse, New York occurred on September 30, 2026. Barbara, born on October 27, 1944, is remembered by those who knew her. 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, Jesse Hestin Martin and Georgianna Pearl Hug; and her siblings, William Martin (Fran), Michael Martin, James Martin and Deborah Finnerty (Jim).
She is survived by: her husband David Riker; her daughters, Kimberly Bourdeau (Dave) of Westfield, MA. and Jennifer Sinsebox (Larry) of Canandaigua, NY; her siblings, Thomas Martin (Susan) of Syracuse, NY and Nancy Bready (Don) of Kirkville, NY; and her grandchildren, Ashley Ryan (Dan), Chester Stanley IV Galinski (Leea Ranta), Kaitlyn Galinski (Bill Farber), Hannah Sinsebox (Evan Horvath) and Sarah Sinsebox (Sam Chodubski). She is also survived by five great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Woodlawn Cemetery Cremation Center Chapel (800 Grant Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13203). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 at 11:30 AM at the Cremation Center Chapel at Woodlawn Cemetery (800 Grant Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13203).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Empower Parkinson (Donate - Empower Parkinson).
