Barbara's health continued to deteriorate, suffering a heart attack on May 27, 1959, and another on June 17, 1959, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, New York, killing him. Following his death, Barbara's Apalachin estate was sold for $130,000, and, for a time, was used for sightseeing tours. Barbara is buried at Calvary Cemetery in Johnson City, New York.
Barbara's health deteriorated, leading to two heart attacks on May 27 and June 17, 1959, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, New York, which resulted in his death. Following his passing, Barbara's estate was sold for $130,000 and used for tours. Barbara is buried at Calvary Cemetery in Johnson City, New York.