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PAMELA BARKES
1953 - 2018
PAMELA BARKES
1953 - 2018
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BORN
1953
DIED
2018
PAMELA BARKES Obituary
PAMELA
Age 64, of Pittsburgh (formerly of Homestead and South Park), on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at ManorCare Health Services in Shadyside after a long illness. She was born in Homestead, PA, on April 14, 1953, to the late Hugh and Winifred (Burns) McIlroy and was preceded in death by her brother, James McIlroy of British Columbia, who passed in 2016. She is survived by her brother, Keith McIlroy of Woodbridge, VA; her sisters, Isabel Burke of Ruffsdale, PA, Arlene Clowers of Dallas, TX, Maxine DelGrosso of Elizabeth, PA, and Cynthia Boyle of Greenville, OH; her granddaughters, Leanna Salopek and Joelle Barkes; her daughter, Sara Kay (Brian) Salopek of Mount Oliver; her son, Douglas (Angela) Barkes of Castle Shannon; and their father, Kevin Barkes of South Park. At her request, there will be no viewing or services.
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May the Most High God give peace, strength and comfort to you during this difficult time.
2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17.
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