Contributions to the tribute of Barbara Holava

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Sue Hart posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

What can I write about Barb? She filled the time I knew her with so much joy and memories. It is rare that I really feel a sense of "memories flooding back" about someone. But with her, that is exactly what they do.. so many of them that it is hard to put my finger on just one or two. The parties where she wanted people to wear gold, green and/or purple .. the party hats and glasses. Going and helping her decorate an eatery for mardi gras. She just kind of walked in and took over the whole place. The people serving weren't immune either. It wasn't long before she had the servers wearing mardi gras beads, party hats or glasses. Regardless of their feelings about the day or their feelings about mardi gras, they quickly seemed to love Barb enough to join in the fun. That was easy to do with her though. She was so easy to care for.. because she cared for everybody else. I remember so many talks with her.. she had such a wonderful sense of humor and it didn't take much to get her laughing even up to the end. I remember being invited over to her house for a type of coffee that she loved.. and little sandwiches. She introduced me to putting olives in my egg salad sandwiches. Now I refuse to have them any other way. When a person is truly good.. they have the power to change things. Barb changed me in so many ways thanks to her friendship and beautiful heart. Time with her was truly a gift that I will always be thankful for having had. Some people wish to be remembered... Barb will be impossible to forget. Hugs and love to the family. Thank you for pulling me in and sharing Barb with me. <3

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Donna Setrella lit a candle

Monday, January 20, 2025

Stacy, Craig, Scott & All the Extended Families of Barbie Holava, Sometimes there are no words but to send Support, Love. Hugs, Prayers & Healing Energies, as you all continue on your grief journeys. Your journeys, your time. The one crazy memory I hold dear since I met Mom Holava was, the crazy take over & decorating in the way back of Tullys on Erie Blvd. for the Annual: "Barbs Mardis Gras Party." Totally complete with hats, glasses, masks, noise makers, coins, beads, food, and the infamous Cake, where you hope if you got the baby, you didn't swallow it! Always a fun party with lots of laffs. Thanx Barb, ❤️. Rest Peacefully now without pain & fly high continually watching over all. With much Respect, Donna. Boo & Paws

A Memorial Tree was planted for Barbara Holava

Monday, January 20, 2025