Barbara Frances Moore Oles Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Barbara Frances Moore Oles, 86, of Philmont, NY died Wednesday June 20, 2018. Born on March 3, 1932, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Leona (Aken) Moore. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. She was a member of the 2nd Reformed Church of Claverack and an affiliate member of the First Presbyterian Church of Zephyrhills, Florida. Mrs. Oles was a member of Lioness, Philmont Community Choir and was a choir member in both of her churches. Barbara graduated from Philmont High School as Salutatorian of her class. Throughout her life, Mrs. Oles cared for children, her own, nieces and nephews and nurtured so many more as a babysitter. An inveterate baker, everyone remembers her holiday cookies. She was an extraordinarily warm and gentle presence in the lives of those who knew her. She is survived by her sons: Allen Oles of Prague, OK, Brian Oles of Philmont and daughter Debbie Edwards (Mark) of Zephyrhills, FL. Mrs. Oles had 6 grandchildren: Matthew, Jason and Philip Edwards, Robin and Laura Oles and Tricia Dietrich, and 7 great-grandchildren: Kimberly, Dakota, Maia, Matthew, Skylar, Sierra and Brooklyn and numerous nieces and nephews. Barbara was pre-deceased by her beloved husband Gerald (Jerry) Oles, and her sister Edna Barden. Barbara passed after a lengthy illness where she was lovingly cared for by her son Brian, niece Lindsey VanDeusen, and other family members. A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on July 15, 2018 at Philmont United Methodist Church, 27 Church Street, Philmont, NY with Rev. Ken Coddington officiating. Family and friends will gather at the family home following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to: Animalkind, Inc., Hudson, NY, Alzheimer’s Association, or Columbia-Greene Humane Society, Hudson, NY.

Barbara Frances Moore Oles

March 3, 1932 - June 20, 2018