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Nancy L. Barr

1935 - 2019

BORN

1935

DIED

2019

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Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. - Schnecksville

4906 Route 309

Schnecksville, Pennsylvania

Nancy Barr Obituary

Nancy L. (McConahy) Barr, 84, of Schnecksville, died Monday, August 26, 2019 at Luther Crest Health Center, Allentown. She was the wife of John E. Barr to whom she was married 60 years last February. Born in Ellwood City, Lawrence County, March 26, 1935, Nancy was the daughter of the late Kenneth B. McConahy, Sr. and Mary Lucille (McCaslin) McConahy. After graduating in 1956 from the UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, Nancy was a registered nurse at several hospitals throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and U.S. Steel Company. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ellwood City.

Survivors: In addition to her loving husband, John; daughter, Lee Ann M. Coles and her husband, Patrick of Virginville; daughter-in-law, Stella M. Barr of Orefield; brother, Paul R. McConahy and his wife, Laura of Ellwood City; grandsons, Eric, Brian, Patrick, Zachary; great-grandchildren, Brooke, Brecon, Briggs, Breena; predeceased by a son, Timothy J. Barr and siblings, Kenneth B. McConahy, Jr., Mary Elizabeth Thompson.

Service: Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm. Friday, August 30, 2019 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville, with the Rev. Dr. David Charles Smith officiating. Family and friends may pay their respects from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Union Church Cemetery, Neffs. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

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Published by Morning Call on Aug. 28, 2019.

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August 30, 2019

I'm so sorry for your loss.
Barb Yost

August 29, 2019

My deepest sympathy. Nancy was such a joy to see when she came to the office.

Tiffanie & Tammy
Dr. Stahl's office

JODI BUCHHOLZ

August 28, 2019

AUNT NANCY WAS ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE AUNT'S I ALWAYS LOVED WHEN HER AND UNCLE JACK WOULD VISIT. I AM KEEPING THE WHOLE FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS. SHE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY

The Reverend Doctor David Charles Smith

August 28, 2019

My deepest sympathy and Christian love is extended to the entire family at this time of loss. May the peace of the Risen Christ offer comfort and hope in the days ahead.

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