Barbara E. Personius

Barbara Personius

Barbara E. (Shipman) Personius, 76, of Hammondsport, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026 at Steuben Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare.

She was born December 1, 1949 to Eunice (McDaniels) Bacon, who raised her alongside step-father, Leroy Bacon. She graduated from Hammondsport High School in 1967 and received her degree in nursing from Elmira College in 1971.

She was married to Richard A. Personius on November 5, 1970 in Hammondsport, N.Y. They spent 43 loving years together in their home on Reservoir Hill.

Barbara worked for her entire career as a registered nurse at the Bath VA Medical Center where she retired after over 30 years of service. During her employment at the VA, she was named the recipient of the Hands and Heart award in 2005, for providing outstanding care for veterans at the facility.

After retirement, she lovingly cared for her husband and was very active in her grandchildren’s lives. In her spare time she was involved in many hobbies and crafts, including quilting, wreath making, and painting ceramics, all of which she loved to do with her friends.

Barbara will be remembered by her family and friends as being selfless, loving, and for her great sense of humor.

She was predeceased by her husband, Richard and grandson, Austin Fowler.

She is survived by her sons; Richard (Tricia) Personius, Brian Personius and Kristopher (Mimi) Personius; Grandchildren, Julia Jordan, Damien Personius, Brianna Personius, Skylar Gifford, Terry Fowler, Brendan Personius; and great-grandson; Oliver Jordan.

Burial will be held at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Hammondsport, N.Y. at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Finger Lakes SPCA in her memory.

Barbara’s family wishes to extend special thanks to the team at Steuben Center who took great care of her during her time there.

The Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, 35 Main St., HAMMONDSPORT is honored to assist Barbara’s family with the arrangements.

Online condolences or remembrances of Barbara are welcome below or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & Desanto Funeral Home.