Barbara J. Edmister

Barbara J. Edmister, 77, of Gasport, entered into rest after a brief illness, with her friends and family by her side, on Feb. 23, 2020 at Buffalo General Hospital. She was born Nov. 21, 1942 in Lockport, a daughter of the late Donald A. and Helen S. Saxton.

Barbara was a 1960 graduate of Lockport High School, and she received her LPN certification from Trot Vocational. She married her husband of 59 years, Steven, on March 25, 1961 and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and crocheting, and she loved serving the Lord at the First Baptist Church in Lockport. She kept busy with her church’s inner-city ministry. Barbara had a beautiful voice and sang at multiple weddings and funerals, and she was also a church organist and pianist. Barbara was a mom and aunt to many people in her life with her caring and loving personality.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Steven; children, Steven D. (Connie), Michael A. (Barbara), Terri, Mark (Carolyn) and Stephanie (Joseph) Jaczewski; sister, Beverly (Thomas) Gardner; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at Ridgewood Bible Church, 7073 Ridge Road, Lockport NY 14094, on Sat., March 7 at 11 a.m.

Memorial contributions in Barbara’s name may be made to Lockport Cares, 188 Genesee St., Lockport NY 14094.

Barbara’s arrangements have been entrusted to Sherrie Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main St., Gasport NY 14067. To share a special memory of Barbara, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.