Barbara J. Metz Obituary
We bid farewell to Barbara J. Metz of Eden, New York, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 28, 2025 at the age of 88. Barbara touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara J. Metz to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond P. Guzmon and Alberta M. Miller Guzmon; her significant other Burton E. Johnson; her great grandchild Omari Lopez; and her siblings, Doris Guzmon, Raymond Guzmon, Alberta Price and Joan Hibbs.
She is survived by: her daughters, Donna A. Metz of Laurel, MD., Joanne M. Hitchcock (Harvard Charles "Skip" II) of Olean and Barbara A. Franklin (Clyde) of Papillion, NE.; and her grandchildren, Jennifer L. Spicer (Patrick) of Philadelphia, PA., Jamie L. Molyneaux (Dustin) of Cypress, TX., Tyrone C. Franklin (Whitney) of Omaha, NE., Andrea R. Lopez (Crist) of Omaha, NE., Gabrielle M. Franklin of Omaha, NE. and Jackie N. Hitchcock of Olean. She is also survived by eleven great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Olean Food Pantry at P.O. Box 446, Olean, NY or to the St Stephen's/Bethany Lutheran Pet Food Pantry at 8 Leo Moss Drive, Olean, NY 14760.
