Barbara A. "Barb" (DeMarco) Yerdon

MARCY- Barbara A. “Barb” (DeMarco) Yerdon passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the age of 74. Barbara was born in Utica on July 10, 1948, to the late Emilio and Rose (Colucci) DeMarco. She was raised and educated in Utica, and was a graduate of T. R. Proctor High School. On October 5, 1968, Barbara married Richard Yerdon, with whom she shared a loving and devoted union of 47 years prior to his passing on June 23, 2016. Barbara previously held a waitress position at the Tally-Ho restaurant in Richfield Springs. More recently she was employed for close to 30 years at the Penny Saver in Richfield Springs until her retirement. Barbara was beautiful inside and out and cared very deeply about her family. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and was very protective as well as supportive. She had a selfless nature and a kind, compassionate heart. She enjoyed rides with her brother Tommy and her cousin Marilyn, especially gathering to eat out. She loved to shop—especially on QVC. She adored her chihuahua Annabelle and hours spent playing Candy Crush Saga. Barbara was a member of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. Barbara is survived by her son, Scott T. and Gabrielle Yerdon; her grandchildren, Dean Yerdon and Emily Walker, and Savanna Yerdon and Adrian Rowe; her sister, Jeannette DeCicco and her late husband Tony DeCicco; and her brother, Thomas DeMarco and his late wife, Marie DeMarco. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews including Missy and Rocco Bause, James and Tracy DeCicco, Bo and Robin DeMarco, Wendy and Larry Futter, Mark Yerdon and Kim Pye, Robin Hellinger, Bob and Rateba Gulla, Mary Yerdon, and Jim and Trisha Ginder; cousins, especially acknowledging Marilyn Wester and Diane Abraham. She so cherished her time spent with the “Golden Girls,” her co-workers. The family wishes to acknowledge CNY Cardiology and the staff of MVHS at St. Elizabeth Medical Center for their care and kindness. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of her Life which will be celebrated at St. Anthony and St. Agnes Church, 422 Tilden Ave, at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Interment will take place in Crain Memorial Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Barbara A. "Barb" (DeMarco) Yerdon

July 10, 1948 - March 10, 2023