LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WKBW) — A nightmare scenario for a Lackawanna family: their century-old heirloom Bible was mistakenly sold at an estate sale. Now, they’re asking the community to help bring it back.
The Barry family —Vincent Jr., the late Anna Marie, Lynn, James, and Vincent III — spent decades at 78 Victory Avenue in Lackawanna.
The kids have all since moved out, Lynn Robinson (Barry is her maiden name) as far as Texas, but their family lineage has all been kept in one place, a very old Bible passed down the family for generations.
“Well, it’s the history of my dad’s family. He was originally from Providence, Rhode Island. His family came from Ireland. It’s all documented in there,” Lynn said. “In fact, we remember him telling us he even put himself in there along with my mother, who also has passed.”…