Barbara Ranley Austin, age 73, of Hamburg, New Jersey passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

Barbara was the daughter of Louis G. Ranley and Barbara Ranley of Clifton, New Jersey.  She was the sister of Doctor Robert Ranley, Maree Casatelli and the late Louis Ranley and she was formerly married to Edward J. Smith and then Jay V. Surgent, Esq.

Barbara was a loving and caring person.  She adored her three boys, E.J. Smith, Jason Smith and Ranley Surgent and loved them with all her heart.  They were the joys of her life and then her grandchildren came along – Trevor Smith, Peyton and Braeden Smith and Londyn Surgent, and Barbara’s love only grew more as a proud and loving grandmother. Her eyes would light-up whenever she spoke of her grandchildren.

Some of Barbara’s favorite days were during her childhood, spending summers with her family in Walpack, New Jersey.  As a young adult, she enjoyed being with friends and family at the Cedar Lake Beach Club in Blairstown, New Jersey.  She especially loved the holidays and numerous family gatherings at Maree’s and Robert’s homes over the years.  Later in life she enjoyed every opportunity that she had to spend with her children and grandchildren.