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Barbara A. Rock, 71, of Boyers and West Sunbury, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital.

Born in Grove City on July 29, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Merle D. Staiger and the late Irene Kuspert Staiger.

Barb was a graduate of Slippery Rock High School, class of 1970. She was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church and retired from her career at First National Bank in Slippery Rock. Barb loved her family, visiting the beach and going camping and fishing. She enjoyed cheering for all the Pittsburgh sports teams and was an avid NASCAR fan.

Barb is survived by her companion, Keith Whipkey, of Boyers; three daughters, Jennifer (Jason) Soose of Butler, Lisa (Brian) Kennedy of Butler and Lori (Larry) Lichter of Chicago; two sons, James (Missy) Rock of West Sunbury and William Rock III of Hooker; a daughter-in-law, Devon Hambley Rock of Karns City; four grandchildren, Brisha Rock, Baylen Rock, Tyler (Rachel) Rock and Megan Rock; one great-grandson, Winston Rock; one sister, Faith (Frank) Barron of Slippery Rock; one brother, Donald (Helen) Staiger of Slippery Rock; and several nieces and nephews.

Barb was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Rock Jr.; her son, Joshua Rock; her grandson, Darrion Rock; and one brother, Dale Staiger.

ROCK — Family and friends of Barbara A. Rock, who died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, will be received for visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at WILLIAM F. YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 132 Main St., West Sunbury.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 244 Hallston Road, Slippery Rock, with her pastor, Pastor Earl Dykes, officiating. Everyone is asked to meet at the church.

Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Darrion Rock Memorial Scholarship Fund, Moniteau High School (Attn: Laura Kleemook), 1810 West Sunbury Road, West Sunbury, PA 16061.

Online condolences may be sent to www.williamfyoungfh.com.

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