Barbara C. Rosekrans

Barbara Caroline Clemens Rosekrans June 8, 1934 to April 20, 2022 Barbara was the daughter of the late Bertha P. (Housman) and Harry M. Clemens. She was born and raised in Elmira, NY. Barbara is survived by her children, Kenneth (Therese) Maynard, Jeannine Rosekrans, Robin Rosekrans; brothers, Harry (Pat) Clemens, Fredrick (Ethel) Clemens; 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; also her beloved if not well fed fur babies, Jericho and Bella. Barbara was predeceased by her sister, Jean (Don) Peterson, Joan Mattison; brother, Jack Clemens; and great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Claire Maynard. After graduating from Southside High School in 1952, she held various jobs from, store clerk, housekeeping to many, child care worker, laundress, and waitressing, before finally taking up her true passion of nursing. In 1974, she returned to school at BOCES School of Nursing, while working two full time jobs. She worked at the Robert Packer Hospital and held a job there for 25 years, loving every minute of the night shift. During these years, while raising her children, she also cared for numerous other family and friends. After 25 years at the Packer, she couldn't stop helping others, and went to work at Woodbrook Adult Home for 5 years, before finally retiring to play bingo, her puzzle books, scratchies, newspapers, last but not least, her soap operas. In keeping with Barbara's wishes, she will be cremated, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date and will be open to all family and friends. Interment will be in Fitzsimmons Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Those wishing may make online condolences at www.olthof.com.