LITTLE FALLS: Barbara P. (Tracy) Staring, 89, a lifelong Little Falls area resident passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. Born on December 22, 1925 in Little Falls, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Nora (Carney) Perreco. Raised and educated locally, Barbara was a graduate of St. Mary's Academy, Little Falls. On July 22, 1950 she was united in marriage to Bernard W. Tracy by Rev. Edward Henan at St. Mary's Church, Little Falls. Mr. Tracy passed away in December of 1971. 1988 marked the blessing of a second marriage to George Staring who passed away in 2001. Barbara was an avid golfer and was a member of the Mohawk Valley Country Club for over 50 years. She was a member of the Thursday Night Caps Bowling League, a member of the Rosary Society and a parishioner of Holy Family Parish. She is survived by her sons, Bernard Charles (Chuck) Tracy of Dolgeville, James Tracy, Esq. of Houston, TX, John Tracy and wife Alison of Kansas City, KS; her stepchildren, David Staring and wife Vicky, Barbara Staring, Ann Marie Walrath and husband Bob; grandchildren, Andrew Allan Tracy and wife Kelly, Meghan E. Tracy and, Zack Staring, Jacob Staring, Nicole T. Staring, Kelly J. Staring, Theresa Staring, Martha Staring, Jennifer Walrath, Christopher Walrath and Sara Walrath; several great grandchildren, including Anderson Tracy; in-laws, Helen T. Murray, Roger and Sharon Staring, Mary Staring and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her sisters, Mary Heneka, Grace Stewart, Natalie Mosney, Catherine Perecco and her stepson, George Staring. The family would like to acknowledge the staff of Alpine Skilled Nursing Facility and the ICU Staff at St. Elizabeth Medical Center for the care and compassion shown to Barbara during her time spent there. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 11:30 AM from the Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 W. Monroe Street, Little Falls, NY (315)823-2424 and will be officiated by Deacon James Bower. Procession will then follow to St. Mary's Cemetery, town of Herkimer where she will be laid to rest. Family and friends may pay their respects on Friday, July 24, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of floral arrangements, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association in Barbara's memory; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the care and guidance of Harry J. and Kevin E. Enea, Funeral Directors.