Tracy (Niemiec) Italiano Barker, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, January 2, 2015 at her home. She was born Friday, May 4, 1962 to the late Joseph and Sue (McGee) Niemiec in New York. Tracy raised exotic animals and loved her kangaroos. Tracy is survived by her husband, Ty Barker; children, Jonathon and Alyssa Italiano; step daughter, Brianna Barker; brother, Jon Niemiec; nieces, Riley and Cathleen; nephews, Michael and Jonathon. Visitation will be Monday, January, 5 from 6:00 PM until the time of service at 7:00 PM with Rev. Mark S. Ebert officiating at C.Z. Boyer & Son Chapel in Desloge. Interment is scheduled for Highland Cemetery in South Bend, Indiana for Wednesday, January 7, 2015 following a chapel service at the cemetery at 2:00 PM local time.