I spent a lot of time with Babe while working at the personal care home. She was the sweetest woman. I loved hearing about her Russian background. When she couldn’t dance anymore we would show her our moves and she really got a kick out of it! Haha she talked about her children and grandchildren so often I feel like I know them all, I love you Babe, til we meet again..,
Babe was a huge part of the "Minkey Row" landscape. She was also a good friend and neighbor to my family and me. On any given day she would knock on our back door, let herself in and sit down for coffee and a chat.
I loved that about her, as well as the times that she and my mom would head out on a Saturday night with friends to go dancing.
I'll also remember her Russian Easter bread in the spring.
Babe was a determined and vibrant human being and Soul.
I will keep those aspects of her personality with me.
Thinking of you and your family Babe with love.
--Andrea Fata
Jimmy, Barbara and family,
I had the pleasure of being surrounded by Babes incredible attitude towards life, love and people. It’s people like her who made coming to work not seem like such a chore. She loved my grandson Isaiah deeply and he loved her just as much. I’ll miss sharing her salted caramel clusters and the smile on her face when she would see me. I’ll cherish the memory of our snowball fights to our dance parties to singing with Irv and Jim on Friday’s. I wish I could’ve seen her more the past couple months and I will miss her dearly. Thoughts and prayers to you all. She truly was an angel on earth.
-Nadine Lisauckis
I will miss Babe, she was a delight to know and a wonderful example of a good christian woman. I extend my prayers, and care to the Raley family. She will be missed but not forgotten. Love and prayers to all at this sad, but a time when we know that she is probably up there dancing, and looking beautiful as always. Many prayers and much love. Pastor Wanda Brosky
Loved to dance with Babe every chance I got, she loved to dance as much as I do. When this pandemic is over I will have Al Anderson and my band , Touch of Country sing and play a special song dedicated to her. Love to you Jimmy, she was a very special lady.
