Barber

David R. Barber, 71, of Evans City, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Pittsburgh on May 11, 1955, to Gloria (Halowell) Barber and the late Russell Barber.

David graduated from Baldwin High School and furthered his education at the Rosedale Technical Institute. He held numerous jobs, working for Roessing Bronze, as a tractor-trailer driver, in construction as a concrete finisher and foreman, and Soergel Orchards, where he retired as a mechanic after 22 years.

David was a previous member of LU2274 Carpenters Union of Pittsburgh, as a journeyman carpenter and Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church.

He enjoyed riding his Harleys, watching and feeding the wildlife around his home and boating with friends and family at Moraine on his pontoon boat.

David was known for being thoughtful, very funny, extremely intelligent and mechanically gifted. He could fix anything and could operate most vehicles or heavy equipment. He loved his friends and family, and loved traveling with his wife, Carol.

David was the beloved husband of Carol (Rickenbrode) Barber, whom he married Oct. 8, 1977; father of Nicholas (Katie) Barber; brother of Sandra (Bernie) Barber Bernert; and grandfather of Owen, Graham and Amelia Barber.

The family would like to thank the staff at Butler Memorial Hospital, Grove Manor and Jameson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, along with Dr. Julie Le and Angela Como, PA, at IHS Palliative Care, as well as Dr. Neeta Pathe, Dr. Hugh Shearer and Dr. Anthony DeMatteo, who cared for David through his illness.

BARBER — At his request, all services for David R. Barber, who died Saturday, June 20, 2026, were held privately through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler.

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