January 26, 1941 - July 7, 2010
Barbara, loving mother, grandmother, and wife, passed away at home after a brief illness. She was 69. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Mary Scholes of Castile, NY; her son, Steven Behrendt; her second husband, Larry West; and seven brothers and sisters. Mrs. Mahaffey is survived by her husband, Jack (Oviedo, FL); her children, Rachel Behrendt (Edison, NJ), Thomas Behrendt (Tempe, AZ); Daniel Behrendt, daughter-in-law Debra and grandchildren Hannah and Matthew (Scottsdale, AZ) her siblings, Roger Scholes (Santa Cruz, CA) and Elaine Shonk (Castile, NY) and many other relatives and friends.
A lifelong learner, Barbara earned her Associates in Science degree from SUNY, and her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Business Administration from the University of Maryland. She was an avid bridge player, earning many Gold and Silver masters points in the pursuit of the grand master designation. Barbara loved to travel, play Jeopardy, and Scrabble. She never tired of seeing new places and learning new things.
Friends may call Saturday 10 AM – Noon at the Harmon-Watson Funeral Home, 35 N. Main St., Castile where Barbara’s funeral service will be held at 2 PM. Burial will be in East Koy Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Barbara has requested that donations be made to the Lung Cancer Alliance (http://www.lungcanceralliance.org). Online condolences at http://www.harmon-watson.com.
July 10, 2010 : Calling Hours for Barbara Scholes Mahaffey - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - At Harmon-Watson Funeral Home
July 10, 2010 : Funeral Service for Barbara Scholes Mahaffey - 2:00 PM - At Harmon-Watson Funeral Home
Jul 10.10 from Ron & Bobbie Carney:
Our prayers go out to Barbara's family. She was Bobbie's aunt. Her infectious smile and fun loving laughter will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Jul 10.10 from Frank & Carole Fenton:
Jack & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Bless you and your family.
Frank & Carole
Jul 10.10 from George & Carolyn Newcomb:
Jack, Arlene called us about Barbara and we were very sorry to hear about her passing. We never had a chance to meet her and we feel bad about that.
Jul 10.10 from Ward:
Hello Jack, Hazel and I are saddened to learn about Barbara. Our deepest sympathy to you and to her family. I wish Hazel and I could be there with you. I'm glad that we were able to be together last year.
Jul 10.10 from Leon B Randall:
Condolences from Leon and family. May she rest in Peace.
Jul 9.10 from Tommy & Wanda Johnson:
Jack, We are so sorry for your loss. We really enjoyed our times together with you and Barbara. We will miss her. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Jul 9.10 from Parks & Amelia Wilson:
Jack - Amelia and I really enjoyed being with you and Barbara at some of the Rotary outings. We learned a lot of things! Please call on me if you need anything done here while you are gone or afterwards to help in any way?
Jul 9.10 from Joe & Norma Cox:
Jack,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jul 9.10 from Don & Marge Krull:
Please accept our sympathy for your lost.
Jul 9.10 from Ed & Lucille Walla:
Jack, Our prayers and thoughts are with you and Barb's families. We are so grateful that we had spent time together this past January. One word "classy" describe's her to a tee and we will miss her very very much.
Jul 9.10 from Steve and Christine Hubert:
Jack, It was with a saddened heart that we learned of Barb's illness and now of her passing. While we have not known her for very long, the time we did have together was special. Just know that you have the support of the MTFCI behind you. You and Barb's family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
Jul 9.10 from Kathy Abbott and John Bubie:
To Jack and Barbara's family our thoughts are with you all, she was a wonderful women and we were blessed to have had a chance to meet her and spend time with her, you will be in our prayers on saturday, god bless you all