Barbara J. Fink, former Mayor of the Village of Owego, passed away March 18, 2008. Barbara was a teacher at Owego Elementary for more than 40 years, she was extremely involved in the Village of Owego.  She served as the former Mayor and Trustee for the Village of Owego, she was instrumental in acquiring so may grants for the village, a member of the Evergreen Cemetery Committee, BPW, Owego Rotary Club, BPOE #1395, and so many other aspects of the village. The village has lost a part of its heart and sole, one of the unspoken heroes that did just to do.  Barbara was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and made time to get involved in making the Village of Owego a wonderful place for families to call home. 
 So whether you called her Mrs. Fink as so many students did or you called her Mayor Fink  with a great amount of trust and respect you addressed this dear lady. 
  Barbara was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Richard C. Fink.  She is survived by her son, Richard Todd Fink; three daughters and spouses, Jacquelyn and Andy Dimock, Kimberly and Steven Ward, Shelly Weiland and June Holcomb; five grandchildren, Christopher, Elizabeth and Eric Dimock, Ashley and Jessica Ward.
 Funeral services were held on March 21, 2008. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Owego. Memorial contributions may be made in Barbara Fink's memory to the Evergreen Cemetery Trust Fund or Owego Fire Department Training Tower, 178 Main St., Owego, NY 13827.