Jan P. Barber

Jan P. Barber obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

Jan P. Barber

Jan Barber Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Simons Funeral Home, Inc. on Aug. 12, 2024.
Peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2024 Jan P. Barber, age 85, of McCandless Twp. Beloved wife for 62 years of the late Wilton L. Barber; mother of Laura (Robert) Getchell of Porter TX, Michael (Nancy) Barber of Hazelton, PA, and J.K. (Inne) Barber of Arlington, VA; grandmother of Robert III, Benjamin, and Jeanette Getchell, Ryan and Nicole Barber, and Michael Barber. Jan was born and raised in Bradford, PA the daughter of James Pascarella and Jeanette (Bryman) Pascarella. A 1956 graduate of Bradford High School and 1960 graduate of Slippery Rock University, she spent years in public education and was a devoted volunteer in the service to others including Meals on Wheels and Light of Life Rescue Mission. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Catherine of Sweden Church, 2554 Wildwood Road, AP, PA 15101 followed by the burial on Saturday at 12 noon in St. Bernard's Cemetery, 420 W. Washington St., Bradford, PA 16701. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Evert Bianco

August 17, 2024

We knew Jan from the l a fitness Pool she was a kind loving wonderful person my 13 yr old son comes to the gym with me and she gifted him goggles dive weights and a bag to keep them in she also gave him swimming lessons on how to breath and kick and float my son and i considered her a friend and always looked forward to swimming with her she will be missed our condolences to her family

Dan Laffey

August 15, 2024

One of my most memorable teachers upon entering the school district in 10th grade. She will be missed! Laura, Mike and J.K. I am so sorry for your recent and collective losses. They are together in a better place. Our prayers are with you as a group and your path forward in healing.

Carol Komorowski

August 13, 2024

I met Jan at LA Fitness pool. Although I did not know her well, I always looked forward to seeing her and having a good conversation with her.
Carol Komorowski

Stephanie Garratt (George)

August 13, 2024

Laura, Mike, and J.K. I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. She was such a nice woman. You're in our prayers. Stephanie George

Vicky Iarussi

August 13, 2024

I will always have fun memories of Jan. From all the graduation parties and the swim lessons we shared and laughed. Jan was a special lady and so much fun to be with. Rest in Peace and be with Will now, you will be missed. Vicky

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