Ballston Spa, NY - Barbara Badaszewski (Nowabilski), 76, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 30, 2015.

Born March 6, 1939 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of Victoria Nowabilski and Stanislaw "Biff" Stachowski. She was a straight "A" student and graduated in 1957 from Kensington High School in Buffalo, NY.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Robert Badaszewski; sons Douglas Badaszewski and his wife Lina and Kenneth Badaszewski and his wife Jennifer;  daughter Donna Rabito and her husband Joseph; sisters Janet and Linda and her cherished grandchildren Jacob, Benjamin, Ekaterina and Davis.

Barbara was completely devoted to her family. She was a caring and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her greatest joy was spending time with her loved ones, taking care of her home and sharing a good laugh. She adored animals and loved reading with her dogs curled up at her feet.

Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).

A Mass of Christian Burial  will be celebrated at 1pm Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 at St. Mary's Church, 167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa and burial will follow at 3pm at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd., Schuylerville. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com