Barbara “Barb” Ann Saitta of Ballwin, Missouri passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on January 22, 2021. She was born on September 26, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri, daughter of the late Robert and Jean, nee Harrington, Danner. She is the beloved wife of Bob Saitta and loving mom to Amy (Stuart) Meyer, Bobby (Alicia) Saitta and Paul (Ashley) Saitta. She is a very loved Grandma to August, Brad, John, Nate and Olivia. Barb is the sister of Linda (Tom) Jokerst and Sharon Danner-Schwarztrauber, sister-in-law to Steve (Ellie) Saitta, Mark (Rhonda) Saitta, Dan (Mary) Saitta and Ric (Kate) Saitta. A dear aunt to her nieces, nephews, as well as, to her great nieces and nephews. She is a cherished friend to many.
Barb’s favorite activities were playing with her grandkids, followed by cheering on her kids and grandkids at their sporting events. She was an avid sports fan and loved cheering on the St. Louis Blues and St. Louis Cardinals. She enjoyed being outdoors, planting flowers, staying active and was an animal lover. Barb loved spending time with her family, especially on Sundays for family dinner and hanging out with her friends. She had a you can do it attitude and was never shy to share her opinion, she enjoyed joking around and her contagious laugh was one that would fill whatever room she was in.
A celebration of life will be held post the pandemic.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude memorial contributions be made to: Pedal the Cause at <https://www.mypedalthecause.org/diy_profile.jsp?MemberID=153109>, Kirkwood Youth Hockey Association Scholarship Fund PO Box 220064 Kirkwood, MO. 63122 or Animal House Cat Rescue & Adoption Center.
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