Obituaries
October 4, 2019

Anthony E. “Tony” Barr – Washington Heights, Belle Vernon

By obits

Anthony E. “Tony” Barr
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS IN BELLE VERNON
Anthony E. “Tony” Barr, 87, of Washington Heights in Belle Vernon, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. He was the son of the late Anthony and Virginia Grossi Barr; he was born in Charleroi, on Oct. 10, 1931. He was a member of the Marion Presbyterian Church, The Mon Valley Dartball League for over 55 years, and was a former member of the retiree’s bowling league at Brunswick Lanes. A resident of Belle Vernon for the past 56 years, he had formerly resided in Charleroi. A 1995 retiree, Tony worked in the Tube Shipping office at the Allenport Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company. Tony served in the U.S. Navy, during the Korean War and was an avid Pittsburgh sports teams fan. Along with his wife, Tony has had season tickets for 50 years for the Belle Vernon High School Leopard Football program. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Deneen Hall Barr; 1 daughter, Anita Barr of Lawrence; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Anthony “T.C.” and Carol Barr of Elizabeth Twp.; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Barr Herrington and her husband David, of Elizabeth Twp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Florence Altomari. Friends will be received 7 – 9 p.m., Sunday and 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m., Monday , at FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave. Belle Vernon. 724-929-5300; www.FergusonFuneral HomeandCrematory.com. Funeral services will be in the funeral home at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, with Pastor Robert Prinkey officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Marion Presbyterian Church.

 

Monessen Police Host Holiday Car Show
Latest News, Main
September 8, 2026
The Monessen Police Department hosted an all-vehicle car show and food truck rally on Saturday at the Herman Mihalich Memorial Boat Launch. Shown at the event are Mayor Ron Mozer and police officers S...
It’s all about the food and music at the Renzie Rib Fest
Latest News, Main
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 8, 2026
Despite a delayed start due to the weather, the Labor Day weekend tradition at Renziehausen Park drew large crowds the last few days for food and music. Visitors from McKeesport and surrounding areas ...
Donora to host 9/11 rededication ceremony at Palmer Park trail
Latest News, Main
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 8, 2026
A section of a walking trail will be named in honor of native Larry Senko, who lost his life in the 9/11 World Trade Center attack. The 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks will have specia...
Open House set at Club Serenity’s drop-in center
Around The Valley, Latest News
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 8, 2026
Club Serenity, Inc. will host an open house for its SUD Drop-In Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. A hot meal. A shower. Clean clothes. A cup of coffee. An address where an important piece of mai...
Marina  Mishap
Around The Valley, Latest News
September 8, 2026
Stockdale firefighters and RESA police were called to the Allenport Marina shortly before 7:30 p.m. Saturday as a vehicle went over the hillside and onto the docks, striking a gas pump. There were no ...