Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 06/Jan/2024
71.223.162.184
Mary Jo Barger of Montgomery, NY, a lifelong area resident
passed away suddenly on January 1, 2024 with her loving
daughter by her side at Garnet Health Medical Center. She
was 89. The daughter of the late William Tompkins and Edith
Audrey (Fowler) Tompkins, she was born October 5, 1934 in
Cornwall, NY. Mary Jo was a graduate of Newburgh Free
Academy and in her earlier years, she was employed at the
New York Telephone Company in Newburgh, NY as a telephone
operator. Some of Mary Jo's favorite things were visiting
with family, crossword puzzles and reading a good mystery
book. Mary Jo is survived by her devoted husband of 70
years, Harold Barger; loving and dedicated daughter, Cheryl
Smiley of Monticello; loving son, David Barger of Kingston
(Laurie); a cherished granddaughter, Krista Gonzalez
(Eugene); and her two very dear great grandchildren, Adelynd
and Xavier. She is also survived by several nieces and
nephews, her favorite cousin, Vernice "Neecy" Arnott and
later in life, a special friend, Jane Martens. In addition
to her parents, Mary Jo was predeceased by her brother,
Richard Tompkins; sister, Ruth Ann Weiss; Sister-in-law,
Thelma Barger. Per Mary Jo's wishes, there will be no
funeral services. Arrangements are under the direction of
the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Monticello NY;
for additional information or to send an online condolence,
please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com
Mary Jo Barger of Montgomery, NY, a lifelong area resident
passed away suddenly on January 1, 2024 with her loving
daughter by her side at Garnet Health Medical Center. She
was 89. The daughter of the late William Tompkins and Edith
Audrey (Fowler) Tompkins, she was born October 5, 1934 in
Cornwall, NY. Mary Jo was a graduate of Newburgh Free
Academy and in her earlier years, she was employed at the
New York Telephone Company in Newburgh, NY as a telephone
operator. Some of Mary Jo's favorite things were visiting
with family, crossword puzzles and reading a good mystery
book. Mary Jo is survived by her devoted husband of 70
years, Harold Barger; loving and dedicated daughter, Cheryl
Smiley of Monticello; loving son, David Barger of Kingston
(Laurie); a cherished granddaughter, Krista Gonzalez
(Eugene); and her two very dear great grandchildren, Adelynd
and Xavier. She is also survived by several nieces and
nephews, her favorite cousin, Vernice "Neecy" Arnott and
later in life, a special friend, Jane Martens. In addition
to her parents, Mary Jo was predeceased by her brother,
Richard Tompkins; sister, Ruth Ann Weiss; Sister-in-law,
Thelma Barger. Per Mary Jo's wishes, there will be no
funeral services. Arrangements are under the direction of
the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Monticello NY;
for additional information or to send an online condolence,
please visit 