Matriarch is the purest definition of who Aunt Barbara was. She was clearly the defined leader of the Lubow bloodline. Aunt Barbara’s words, and opinions held so much clout amongst everyone in the family. Some of my favorite times in my early 20s was going to dinner with Aunt Barbara, and my grandmother. The yelling about nonsenses I always found entertaining. Aunt Barbara knew I was having fun at her, and Grandma’s expense, and instead of being upset she would play into it. She always had time for you, and invested into what you were telling her. It’s tough losing her, but knowing that she is now back with Grandma makes the loss a tad bit easier. She will be missed dearly, and my condolences goes out to Karen, Warren, and Scott. Aunt Barbara was truly an amazing human to have had the ability to be related to, and loved by.

Aunt Barbara was the voice of reason in our family. One could always count on her to share your joys and problems. Aunt Barbara helped raise her niece and nephews when their own father passed on. When many years later our Mom passed on she became not only our maternal go to but also a surrogate Grandmother to her great nieces and nephews. The only peace we take from Aunt Barbara’s passing is knowing that she will be reunited with her beasties Harriet Anderson and Bobbi Fertell.

Dear Scott, Warren, and Karen,

It is with great sadness that I received this news. Barbara was a loving, caring, and special friend to me during an extremely difficult time and then afterward. I am saddened by this news and very much surprised. My prayers go out to her family during this time of terrible loss. I will always remember the good times that she and I experienced together, both as a friend and co-worker. I will also remember the many dinners with your family. Barbara included me, even though she certainly didn’t have to. I know that we all have many many awesome memories of her. I hope that these memories get you through the hard times ahead. For me, there is a hole in my heart. May G-d bless all of your family.

With great sadness,
Michelle A. Masen

Dear Warren and Family,

May the happy memories of your mother help bring you some comfort in this difficult time. Our deepest condolences.

Jim and Timea Young

My cousin Barbara was an intelligent, beautiful and loving person. Her family was her pride and joy. Eddie and I are thinking of all of you during this difficult time. We will always have her in our memories. Rest in peace Barbara.

Aunt Barbara was my godmother. She was like my second mother and was always there for advice, whenever I needed it. Our two families were as close and still as close as families could be. I know she is with my mother and Harriett, and the 3 of them’s closeness will always be there. Rest in peace Aunt Barbara; I will miss you!

Brian Firtell

Karen, Scott, Warren,
I am not going to say your mom was an amazing person, but rather she IS an amazing person.
Successfully raising one family is an accomplishment, but she helped raise a second. During one of the darkest times in my mom’s life Aunt Barbara was the right person at the right time to help Mom. Mindy, Bill and I move on with our lives. For that we will be eternally grateful.
Rick

My cousin Barbara was one year older than I. As children, we were always together on holidays and often lived together in the summer. We shared a very loving relationship. She was a very devoted daughter to her mother, my wonderful Aunt Sylvia. Like her mother, Barbara always cherished her children and grandchildren who were a constant source of pride to her. I admired her intelligence and her ability to cope with life’s challenges when she went to work to support herself and held a very responsible position in a law office. She was so very dear to me. The past years she faded away because of her hearing issues and then health issues. It tore at my heart not to have her more present in my life. I am heartbroken that she is gone. May she rest in peace.
Susan Katz

Karen, Scott, Warren and all the family. Mrs. Lubow (how she will always be to me), was my second mom! Loving, laugh, good advice in dealing with whatever was on my mind. Always so dear in my heart. Celebrate all she was to so many!!! You are truly measured by what you put into the lives of others and she was a giant because of that alone. All my love, Ellen Friedman Gray

Karen, Warren, Scott and the whole family, Mrs. Lubow (how she will always be to me) was my second mom. Always there for advice, answer questions, and some laughs. Remember, your life is about what you put into the lives of others. She did this all the time with love. All my love, Ellen Friedman Gray

There are so many things I can say about my amazing aunt. She always had a postive thing to say and always listened  to what we had to say. She was calm in any situation. I recall she was talking to my mom and comely said to my mom I have to go Scott just fell out of the tree and knocked out his teeth. She was a fantastic mom who raised 3 amazing  children and was proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. My sister always refered to her as her 2nd mom. I was always greatful for all the advice and help she gave me.

She was my moms best friend and they loved each other like sisters.

Warren told me once after he and some other family members had seen a physic and my mom came through and said heaven more religus then she thought. I can only imange the greetings from my mom saying  over there’s the religus side let me show you where the slot machines are and the Chinese food.

Aunt Barbarba you will forever be loved and missed.