Barbara Dannay, 72

October 30, 2018

Barbara Dannay, 72, of Lancaster died Tuesday, October 30th at St. Anne’s Retirement Home, Columbia, after a seven year battle with brain cancer. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Douglas Dannay. She is also survived by her sister, Claudia Bledsoe, and brother in law Robert Bledsoe of Willow Street.
Born on September 21st, 1946 in Queens, N.Y., she was the daughter of Edward and Anita Schuh. Barbara graduated from Freeport High School on Long Island. She completed her undergraduate degree at the State University of NY at New Paltz. Later in her career she completed multiple post graduate degrees and certifications in education, math and computer administration. Barbara worked for Roslyn School District on Long Island for over 30 years as a high school teacher and later on as the district computer administrator. She lived most of her married life in Merrick, NY.
After her retirement, Barbara pursued her love of quilting, crossword puzzles, reading and book collecting with her husband Doug. She participated in and served on various committees for the L.I. Quilters and entered her quilts in many competitions.
Barbara loved spending time at their Condo in N.Y.C. She was an avid fan of the New York Yankees. She loved frequenting theaters, museums and sharing the best N.Y. has to offer with nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Barbara is also survived by stepson, Jeff Dannay (husband of Kathryn), stepdaughter Beth Grinnell (wife of Tom), nephew Bryan Himmelsbach (husband) of Katharina Panjaitan, niece, Kelly Himmelsbach and grandchildren: Jill, Tim, Rachel, Rebecca, Ellen and Michael. Barbara will be missed by many, but her quilts will continue to provide comfort and reminders of wonderful times together.
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be sent to: Hospice Community Care, 685 Good Drive, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or Saint Anne’s Retirement Home, 3952 Columbia Avenue, Columbia, PA 17512.