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CARA, peacefully on Dec. 14, 2013 at Vitas Hospice, Mercy Fitzgerald Hosp., formerly of Roxborough of Flourtown. Cara fought a courageous battle with cancer for 8 yrs. She was 35 yrs. old. Cara was a Hairstylist, she had been employed at Style A Man. Beloved Wife of Timothy Bittle, loving mother of Alyssa Barr Steinberg and Aryelaha Bittle, cherished daughter of Nancy (nee Ertner) and Joseph Barr, sister of Jamie and Gregory, aunt of Rhys and Declan, grandaughter of Paul and Emily Ertner, Georgia Nelson, Maxine Barr and Elmer Herrmann. Will be missed by her aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. (a special thanks to Sophie). The family will receive Relatives and friends in Church Friday 8:30 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. followed by her Funeral Mass 11:00 A.M. St. John the Baptist Church, 146 Rector St. (at Cresson St.), Manayunk, 19127. Please Omit Flowers. Donations are requested to Cara's Girls Trust Fund, 6278 W. Valley Green Rd., Flourtown, Pa. 19031.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Dec. 17, 2013.

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December 11, 2024

Hey Girl. I was just thinking about you the other day. I was remembering when you and Becky danced to Maniac for what seemed like hours laughing hysterically like idiots lol. It got to the point where I had to go outside for a minute to get away from y'all. I'm blessed and happy to say that 99% of the memories of you that I have of you, we were either learning or laughing. Rest in Peace my friend, until next time.

BB

December 11, 2022

They say that time heals all wounds. I´m sure they were speaking of the physical because the heart seems to never truly heal from a loss. In 7th grade I knew Cara was special and so did anyone blessed enough to be close to her. We still love you girl, and we still miss you terribly.

Lana Leigh Taylor '96

September 27, 2022

I was talking to an old friend from high school and she told me about Cara's passing. We went to C.A.P.A together and were in the same class group. I absolutely loved Cara. She was a wonderful friend all through high school. She was a great dancer, she was beautiful and funny. We shared a love for "hair". I realize she's been gone for nearly 10 years, we grow up and move away. But, I could never forgot one of my dearest friends. My love and sympathy to her family and friends. Soar high my beautiful friend. Until we meet again. Love Always.

Sherri May Glassmire

December 11, 2021

I'll always remember her beautiful smile and personality. She could be in a crowded room and see you for the first time in awhile and she would make her way to you and want to see how you have been. Never a quick hi and move on. Love you Cara and miss you always

Greg and Eddie Bittle

December 11, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

John Andreoni

December 27, 2013

Cara I will always remember that smile!!Nancy and Joe my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family

Sherri Glassmire

December 21, 2013

I got chills reading about this. Cara was so nice and had a beautiful heart. My love to her parents, kids, and Timothy. Rest in peace beautiful!!!

Lisa Thornton, Rob McCoach

December 20, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, may God hold you in the palm of his hand

Andrea and Rob Schiantabasti

December 20, 2013

Forever in my Heart!

Ilena DeLizzio

December 20, 2013

R I P Cara

Ziggy Adair & Lisa Whitlock

December 20, 2013

We can not express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Ilena DeLizzio

December 20, 2013

Praying for friends to comfort you, faith to uphold you and loving memories to help you smile again.
With our sincerest sympathy, XO The gang at T & F

Linda Wagner

December 20, 2013

So beautiful, so young. My heart breaks for your family and friend. Gone way to soon

Gail Cherkasky

December 19, 2013

Nancy and Joe-Barry and I are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and in our hearts.

Stan & Doris Molchanow

December 19, 2013

Nancy, Joe, Emily, Paul and Family, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Cara. We remember her days at Bethany with our children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Doris(Roth) & Stan Molchanow

Sara Gallagher

December 19, 2013

My thoughts & prayers are constantly with you all. I am so thankful for the times I shared with Cara. I wish I could take your sorrow away. Please know what an impact she had on all those she encountered. She was one in a million. I love you guys!!!

Linda Pestrak

December 19, 2013

I never knew cara but know many people who loved her. She was an amazing person from what I knew of her. I wish for her friends and family, especially her two girls, to have the strength to get through their pain. Rest in peace cara.

December 19, 2013

Rip Cara

December 19, 2013

RIP Cara! Beautiful Person and Mother!God sure has picked a perfect angel !!! Love you Alyssa ! The Woodwards

December 19, 2013

Nancy, Joe and Family our deepest sympathy to you for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Mike and Kim Capizzi, Plymouth Meeting, Pa.

December 19, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Colleen McLeer

December 19, 2013

RIP Cara,
You will be greatly missed.
Thoughts & Prayers going out to your Family

Sallie Robinson

December 19, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Barr family. We are so sorry for you tremendous loss. Rick & Sallie Robinson

Anna Boyce

December 18, 2013

Cara Barr Movie Star, is how I will always remember her. My heart aches for her family.

Janice Wright

December 18, 2013

Joe and Nancy ... My heart goes out to you both as well as your family. I am so sorry for your loss. May Cara rest in peace now for she is an Angel one who will watch over you all.

Amanda Cherry-Hustler

December 18, 2013

Cara, you weren't just a true friend you were loving caring thoughtful beautiful inside and out you brighten the room everytime you walked in. I love and miss you forever and always God is so blessed to have you as an Angel because your family and friends were.

December 18, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with all of Cara's friends and family. I'm so very sorry for your loss :-(

December 18, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Michael and Barbara Cowles (Walnut Creek, CA)

Adrienne Kenney

December 18, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone that was touch by this beautiful person... I am honored to have been one of her close friends and I will cherish every memory we made together... Love you so much Cara Lee!

Harre Downey

December 18, 2013

To Cara's familiy and friends, I'm am so sorry for your loss. Cara was a good friend of mine and also a great a person. She was loved by everyone that had the chance to know her. Siempre en mi corazon.

Monica Castle

December 18, 2013

Forever she will be missed...never forgotten. A beautiful angel heaven has gained. Fly high Cara...your bouncy little curls and amazing smile will be embedded in our hearts forever.

Jay Eisenlohr

December 18, 2013

Just wish there was something that I could say or do to make life a little better . God Bless

Kevin Consolo

December 18, 2013

Amazing Life taken too soon. I hope that your family knows how many people you touched. May your family find peace and comfort in this time.. Very

Sue Spada

December 17, 2013

my heart weeps with yours my beautiful friends. Cara has definitely left her mark on this world through the love of her friends and the light of her girls and family. Rest in peace pretty woman. I love you all.

Kathie Nace

December 17, 2013

Nancy, Joe, Jamie & Greg, words cannot express how I feel. I am so very sorry for your loss. Cara was a special person. I have so many fond memories of her & Nicole. Mostly of Cara singing & dancing around my living room. She always made me laugh. I only saw her a few times after you moved from Osborn St, she always made it seem like it was just yesterday. She was one of a kind. So sad that she was taken so soon but she is no longer suffering. Her memory will live on with her family & friends. If there is anything I can do please let me know.

RIP Cara you will be missed.

Claire Gannon

December 17, 2013

My Heartfelt Sympathy to Joe, Nancy and Family

Kelly Mitchell

December 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family what a wonderful beautiful person we have all lost Cara made an impression on every person she met I will miss her my heart is breaking RIP Sweet Cara

Maria Espinosa

December 17, 2013

You blessed us with your presence and love for such a short time. I remember you at CAPA, privileged to have you in my class. May God fill your family with comfort and amazing love as you fly with your wings and look over your family.

Quinn and Joe Omlor

December 17, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Joe, Nancy, Tim, the girls, and all of Cara's wonderful friends. Thinking and praying for you all. Cara will be missed.

Kathie Nace

December 17, 2013

Nancy, Joe, Jamie & Greg, words cannot express how I feel, I am so very sorry for your loss. Cara was a very special person. I have so many fond memories of her and Nicole growing up. Mostly of Cara, singing & dancing in my living room. She always made me laugh. I only saw her a few times after you moved from Osborn St but she made it seem like it was just yesterday. She was one of a kind. So sad that she was taken so soon, but she is not suffering anymore. Her memory will live on in her family & friends. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

RIP Cara, you will be missed.

Kimberly Junio/Rampone

December 17, 2013

For a beautiful Daughter, Sister , Mother, Wife and Friend. May the stars shine bright around you...Will always be thinking of you...

Kimberly Junio/Rampone

December 17, 2013

?? May the stars carry your sadness away, may the flowers fill your heart with beauty, may hope forever wipe away your tears, and, above all, may silence make you strong.You don't get over it, you just get through it. You don't get by it, because you cant get around it. It doesn't get better, it just gets different. Everyday grief puts on a new face. May our now Broken?? once again mend as we must move forward with each day. With the serenity when we shall meet again...??

Nicole Poole-Taylor

December 17, 2013

Nancy, Joe, Family & Friends: My thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I will cherish all of the great memories I've shared w/ Cara while at Jeanette's (dance school) & through the years after. May God bless all of you in this time of sorrow & may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family & friends.

Kathie Nace

December 17, 2013

Nancy, Joe, Jamie & Greg, words cannot express how I feel. I have so many memories of Cara with Nicole. To this day, everytime I hear the song Super Freak, I think of Cara dancing around my living room, singing it. She always made me laugh. I only saw her a few times after she moved from Osborn St, but she always made it seem like it was just yesterday. She truly was one of a kind. So sad that she was taken so soon, but glad that she is no longer suffering. She leaves many memories for her family and friends. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

Ashley Staranowicz

December 17, 2013

RIP Cara.. Fly with the angels..

kara iannelli

December 17, 2013

words can not express how heart broken i am. even though we did not get to see each other all the time we never lost touch. you were one of my closest friends and i love u like a sister. i will never for get u and im so happy we met and had so many years and memories...to the only other cara i know. i love u forever

Mary Kay & Mike Rosanova

December 17, 2013

Nancy, Joe & family
Words can't express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Our prayers are with everyone during this difficult time.

Sandi Hutchinson Frasqueri

December 17, 2013

Joe, Nancy & Family, I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Cara. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Kathy Steinberg

December 17, 2013

This prayer has always been a comfort. It is called the Hopi prayer.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint in the snow.
I am the sunlight on the ripened grain.
I am the autumn's gentle rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush.
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there,
I did not die.

Love you forever Cara

Lisa Fink-Martin

December 17, 2013

Nancy, Joe and family, Words can not express the sadness in our hearts. I have seen Cara grow from a adorable little girl to a beautiful women. I will cherish all of those wonderful memories. I was truly blessed to have her in my life! Love and prayers. Lisa, Gregg and Hailey

Jennifer Lamont

December 17, 2013

My Prayers go out to both the Barr and Bittle Families. I went to grade school with Cara, and her smile always lit up a room. She was so much fun to be around. My thoughts and love go out to all of her family and friends during this difficult time. She will surely be missed.

Jennifer Nast-Pfeifer

December 17, 2013

Nancy, Joe and family: Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I will always have the fondest memories of Cara from our dance school and CAPA days. May God bless you and your families in this time of sorrow.

Maureen and Brian Costa

December 17, 2013

Cara was a beautiful soul inside and out. Her smile was mesmerizing. My heart goes out to Nancy and Joe, Tim and her beautiful daughters. Also my love and hugs to all of Cara's wonderful friends, she was so blessed to have had so many people who loved and cared for her. Our prayers are with everyone during this difficult time.

Josh Hujack

December 17, 2013

It's been years but u will be truly missed. My prayers and wishes go out to your family

Holly, John & Ryan Rutkowski

December 17, 2013

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Thanks for all the great memories Cara Barr,this world will never be the same without you. Love and miss you so much:(

Stephanie Conroy

December 17, 2013

Our hearts ache for your family please accept our deepest condolences praying for strength for you all to get threw this hard time god bless. Love The Conroy's

Bernadette Fahringer

December 17, 2013

Dear Nancy,Joe and Family,
So sorry to hear about your daughter Cara. You have an Angel looking over all of you. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Bill and Bernadette Fahringer

Greg and Eddie Bittle

December 17, 2013

Your memory in our hearts will forever be bright

December 17, 2013

You will be missed so much

Dawn oleary

December 17, 2013

Words can't express how deeply sorry I am for your loss:(
Cara has touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with
She truly was an angel
Hugs and prayers to your beautiful family

Michelle scalzo

December 17, 2013

Ive seen her grow as she was little into a beautiful young woman she put up a good fight in chemo n i will always remember her smile thinking of you all at this time God Bless

Nancy Stephanos

December 17, 2013

Heartfelt sympathy to Joe, Nancy & family. You are in my thoughts.

Karen Dzwil

December 17, 2013

Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss. My heart aches for you all. Hold on to your memories of Cara for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. God Bless.

MaryKate & Eric Snyderman

December 17, 2013

Rest peacefully now Cara.

Our thoughts and hearts are with both families and we will always be here if needed.

Andrea Schiantabasti

December 17, 2013

I have only had the honor of hanging out with Cara a few times. She was a funny, beautiful and always smiling no matter what. You will truly be missed. I send my love to all of Cara's family and friends during this rough time.

Tricia McGuigan

December 17, 2013

Prayers for the Barr and Bittle families. I have some wonderful memories of Cara from growing up in Wissahickon. She was always so much fun to be around. A beautiful person inside and out. Thankful to have known her. She will be missed.

Frank Szabo

December 17, 2013

Cara - Be at peace. You will be missed.

Colleen Stricker

December 17, 2013

With a smile to light up the universe and a heart of gold, she was an inspiration from the first time we spoke. She will be missed dearly and will always hold a special place in my heart and my son's heart. Thank you Cara for being everything that you are

Rachel Brennan

December 17, 2013

Cara...although we did nt see each other in awhile you were my best friend growing up....I am so lucky to have had those great years with you. We were inspepreatble. I remember your laugh and beautiful smile. I miss you so much you fought hard and now you are oh t of pain. I love u.


Nancy, Joe, Jamie and Greg I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my familes prayers. Love you all.

Joe Bainbridge

December 17, 2013

You are all in my prayers, I am just so sorry for your loss. I know without having met Cara that she was a lovely person just from knowing Joe and Nancy. God bless you and my hope and prayer for you is that you will find peace in time.

Greg & Eddie Bittle

December 17, 2013

R.I.P.-cara

Amy Denardo

December 17, 2013

Prayers for the Barr and Bittle families. Cara was always such a shining star and now she truly is- watching over all of her family and friends who love her so much. I will cherish all the memories I have of Cara. So many fun times never to be forgotten. Gone but always in our hearts. Cara I will miss you!

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