Barbara L. Roy

December 15, 1926 - November 2, 2016

Barbara L. Roy, 89, a resident of the valley and Elmira Heights passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Barbara is survived by her daughter Terri (Robert) Banfield of Sayre; her grandchildren: Todd Banfield, Traci (Ryan) Frisbie; Tara Banfield; Eric Samchisen, Amy Samchisen, and Kelly Samchisen; step granddaughter Tessa Banfield; great grandchildren: Layla and Landon Banfield; several nieces and nephews also survive. Barbara was predeceased by her husbands William Samchisen and Ralphford Roy, her son Paul Samchisen; a brother Robert Miller and sister Violet Stewart. Barbara was born on December15, 1926 in Ridgebury a daughter of Lauren and Florence Miller. Devoted for caring for others, Barbara was a retired nurse at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Church Catholic Church, Waverly on Monday, November 7th at 10 o’clock. A luncheon and time of sharing will follow in the church hall. Interment will follow in the Hanlon Hill Cemetery. Memories and condolence may be shared by visiting her guest book at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to St. James Church, 503 Clark Street, Waverly, NY 14892