Barbara Barlia, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at her home in Fairfield. Mrs. Barlia was born in New York, N.Y., the daughter of the late Morris and Minnie Newman. Mrs. Barlia was a well respected librarian and teacher of English in the New York and Connecticut public school systems for over 30 years. Mrs. Barlia is survived by her beloved husband Irving Barlia of Fairfield, cherished sisters in law, Susan Wolkeiser and her husband Louis, Phyllis Arnold and her husband Alvin, nieces, nephews, and many close friends. Services were held on Thursday, August 18, 2012 from The Abraham L. Green & Son Funeral Home of Fairfield. Donations may be made to: American Friends of Rabin Medical Center 636 Broadway, Suite 218, New York, NY 10012