Obituary of Barbara Ann Gross

Barbara Ann Gross, 84, of Apalachin, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2017. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Elsie (Snyder) Newman of Phillipsburg, NJ. Barbara is survived by her loving husband, William C. Gross; children, Karen Gross of Augusta, ME, and Holly Gross of Rhinebeck, NY; brother, David (Joanne Bytner) Newman of Waterbury Center, VT; and several nieces and nephews. Barbara loved Cape Cod, and she especially enjoyed sailing excursions around its coastline. Barbara also loved Christmas; she was a long-time collector of antique Christmas ornaments, which she lovingly displayed on her tree each year. Barbara's deep love for animals was also evident to everyone who knew her. Barbara's family would like to thank the staff of J. G. Johnston Memorial Nursing Home for their kind and loving care she received. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, LLC, 300 E. Main St., Endicott. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Barbara's name to BC Humane Society, 2 Jackson Street, Binghamton, NY 13903.