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Obituary: Barbara C. Berrus,
83, Lowville
Published: August 22, 2023
By: Provided by Sundquist Funeral Home
Barbara C. Berrus
 LOWVILLE - Barbara C. Berrus, 83, of the Griffith Road died on Saturday
afternoon, August 19, 2023 at home, under the care of her family
and hospice.
Barb was born on December 15, 1939
in Lowville the daughter of the late Theodore Edward
Rogozienski and Eunice Margaret (Bealuk) Rogozienski - Sabo. She
attended school at Lowville
Academy. Barb was
united in marriage to Donald H. Berrus on September 22, 1956
at St. Ann's
Catholic Church. Barb was the owner of Limestone Ridge Farm with her late
husband Donald “Big D”. She was a true farmer, worked
on the neighbor’s farm at the age of 14. That's all she wanted to be in
life. She was affectionately known as "Ralph" to many, as she did
carpentry work with her husband. Barb and Don ran the farm for 24 years
when they retired in 1988, and sold the farm to
their son Gary. On this Memorial Day, Donald passed away, after 67 years of
marriage.
Barb is survived
by her seven children, Gary (Susan) Berrus; Paul Berrus; Patsy (Maxwell) Makuch; James Berrus; Jeffrey (Mary) Berrus;
Wayne (Lisa) Berrus, and Timothy Berrus; 15 grandchildren, three step- grandchildren;
and 18 great-grandchildren, seven step great-grandchildren; her two
sisters. She is predeceased by her grandson, Connor, and brother, Joseph Rogozienski.
Barbara fiercely
battled Multiple Sclerosis for 36 years with her loving and caring husband
by her side. She loved dancing. They were members of North Country Swingers
square dance for many years. Barb and Don loved to entertain, with many
spaghetti suppers for family and friends. She grew a big garden, put up
hundreds of quarts of canned food for her big family. She also collected
Breyer horses and newspaper clippings. She enjoyed sewing, jigsaw puzzles,
and word search.
Barbara’s wishes
were to be cremated with a private celebration of life. Memorials in Barbara’s
name may be made to: Lewis County Search & Rescue, P.O. Box 247, West State Street, Lowville,
NY 13367
On-line
condolence of sympathy may be made to: www.sundquistfh.com
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