Saratoga Springs, NY - Sophie Barber of Spa Drive died peacefully Saturday (Nov. 13, 2010) at Marys Haven. She was 86. Born on Sept. 13, 1924 in Bruck an der Glocknerstrasse, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Johann Pimper and Anna Traxler. Saratoga Springs resident since 1967, Sophie began her work career as a shorthand typist in Lend, Austria and then as office manager in the D.P. Hospital, Hofgastein, Austria before becoming a dedicated homemaker to her family and husband, the late Edward L. Barber. An active bowler until age 85, she was a volunteer worker for Meals-On-Wheels and served as a lay Eucharistic Minister for her beloved St. Peters Church in Saratoga Springs. Above all, Sophie dedicated her life to her family and was an especially caring and generous friend and neighbor to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Survivors include a daughter, Marianne Barber and her fiance', Marc Roman of Saratoga Springs; a son, Sigmund J. Barber and his wife, Judith of Grinnell, Iowa; three granddaughters, Olivia Roman of Saratoga Springs, Melissa Ford and her husband David of Grinnell, Iowa and Jessica Kite and her husband, Seth of Grinnell Iowa; three great grandchildren, Annika Ford, Emery Ford, and Evan Kite of Grinnell, Iowa; two nieces, Kristina Berente and Britta Hmel of Germany and a nephew, Torsten Hofmeister of Germany. Relatives and friends may call from 9 to 11am Friday (Nov. 19, 2010) at the Chapel of The Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am in the church, by the Very Rev. Dominic S. Ingemie, pastor. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Marys Haven, 35 New St., Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., or the Church of Saint Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (584-5373). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.