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Robert A. "Dick" Barr

1948 - 2025

BORN

1948

DIED

2025

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Rupert Funeral Home and Cremation Service - New Bethlehem

233 & 301 Penn Street

New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Robert Barr Obituary

Robert A. "Dick" Barr, 76, of Distant, passed away Sunday evening, April 13, 2025 at Kittanning Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Born July 14, 1948 in Brookville, he was the son of the late Burt Barr and Geraldine Wiant Barr.

He married the former Debra Barnett in 1980 and she preceded him in death on September 3, 2020.

Dick was a graduate of Redbank Valley High School and worked as a welder for Charles Machine.

He was a member of the Distant Volunteer Fire Department.

Survivors include sons, Robert Barr III of Distant, Jason Barr of Clarion and Sean Schoeffel of Sharon; daughter, Keli Schoeffel of Washington; and grandchildren, Chrissa Potter, Jase Barr, Avery Schoeffel and Shawnee Dolby.

Dick is also survived by his sister, Marty Horne of Distant.

There will be no services.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Rupert Funeral Home and Cremation Service of New Bethlehem.

Online condolences may be sent to Dick's family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Leader Vindicator from Apr. 15 to Apr. 24, 2025.

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