Obituary of Agnes Glibota

GLIBOTA, Agnes “Aggie” (nee Barich) - We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Agnes on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the FJ Davey Home.  She passed away peacefully at the age of 90 surrounded by her family that loved her dearly.

She is now reunited with her beloved husband and best friend Peter, who she shared 59 years of marriage with.  She is the proud mother of Debbie Salomon (Jerry) and Peter Jr. (Lydia).  Her grandchildren Sierra Salomon, Ava and Isabella Glibota were her greatest delight, cherishing every moment she had with them wholeheartedly.  She is the beloved daughter of the late George and late Sophia Barich and daughter-in-law to the late Peter and the late Katherine Glibota. Sister of the late PJ Barich (late Betty), late Mary Ault (late Ronald), late Helen Barich, late Ann Rushon (late Allan), late Fred Barich (Virginia), late George Barich (Barbara), Rudy Barich (Jill).  Sister-in-law of the late Matthew Glibota, late Dina Shepherd (late Frank), late Andy (late Madeline, late Theone), Violet Glibota, Doreen Taylor (late Harold).  She will be deeply missed by her many nieces and nephews.

Agnes grew up in Steelton on Beverly St. in a loving home and attended high school at the old ‘Tech’.  Agnes then worked in the office for Algoma Steel where she made many friends.  It was during this time, that she purchased a waterfront property north of the city which would eventually become the beloved family ‘camp’.  The camp proved to be a truly special place, filled with incredible memories that family members still cherish and love to share to this day.  After the birth of her first child, she decided to stay home to immerse herself into raising a family.  Agnes was very loving, proud and protective of all of her family.  She was a happy person and absolutely loved family get-togethers, playing cards, bocce, bowling and having sing-alongs.  Music was central to her life. She nearly always had it playing in the background and loved to sing, whether at home in the kitchen, as part of the St. Jerome’s church choir, or to her favourite song on the radio.  That love of music deepened over time, motivating her to learn to play an instrument later in life as part of the Croatian Tamburitza group.  She will also be remembered for some of her delicious creations that cannot be equaled such as, cabbage rolls, meatballs, pizza, apple pies, apple cake, cherry cheesecake and tie plates, just to name a few.  Agnes’s love and values permeated throughout the family, positively influencing all around her.  She will be dearly missed.

Friends and family are invited to visit at Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Rd, 705-945-7758) on Friday, May 22, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

A heartfelt thanks goes out to all the wonderful staff at the FJ Davey Home especially those in Birch Level 3 who provided so much care, support, compassion and love to our mom and our entire family.  Thank you to all of the wonderful nurses, personal support workers, doctors, nurse practitioners and many other staff, we will be forever grateful.

We are comforted in knowing that the love we keep in our hearts and the great memories we have will be with us forever.