Barbara A. Holdridge
1936-2016
West Seneca Renowned Cancer Research Scientist
Barbara A. Holdridge, a former Bolivar resident passed away on Wednesday July 20, 2016 at the Fr. Baker
Manor following a lengthy illness. Born on July 6, 1936 in Corbin KY, she was the daughter of
Bert L. and Geraldine Ryan Parker.
Barbara was a graduate of Bolivar Central School class of 1954. She received her Bachelor’s degree
in Science and Physics from D’Youville College in 1958. She did graduate studies at Emory University
in Atlanta and University of Buffalo. Barbara was a cancer research scientist at Roswell Park Cancer
Institute studying Human Mammalian Genetics for 38 years, retiring in 2001. She received the First
Outstanding Employee Honor in the Scientific Community at Roswell Park. Barbara authored and
co-authored more than 25 publications.
Memberships include National Genetics Assoc., American Assoc. of Laboratory Scientists and Queen of
Heaven Church West Seneca. She is survived by one brother Dr. Alan (Diana) Parker Waukesha WI.
There will be a memorial Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Bolivar, NY ,
that will be announced at a later date. Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery Bolivar.
Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Roswell Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 631,
Buffalo NY 14240-0631
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc., Bolivar, NY.
Schaffner Funeral Home
