Obituary of Barbara J. Marek

Barbara J. Marek, 83, of Rome, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Rome Health. She was born in New York City on March 26, 1940, a daughter of the late Lisle and Antoinette "Ann" (DeGenaro) Beach. On July 3, 1960, she was united in marriage to Stephen Marek. He passed away on April 21, 2010.

Barbara was a Claims Representative for United Healthcare for over 30 years before retiring in 1999. She was a member of St. Leo’s & St. Ann Catholic Church in Holland Patent.

Barbara is survived by a daughter, Antoinette Church-Marek; two sons, Stephan Marek, Jr. and Robert Marek; eight grandchildren, John Taylor, Marie Taylor, Alicia Taylor, Justin Marek, Kain Reis, Theodosia Marek, Zaryn Marek and Logan Marek; and several great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Bertha "Anne" Bailey, and a brother, Lysle Beach.   

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 4^th at 11:00 a.m. St. Leo’s & St. Ann Catholic Church. Interment will take place in Beaches Bridge Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc., 418 N. George St., Rome NY 13440.

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