Deborah Ann Stewart Barron – Rostraver Township
Obituaries
August 30, 2024

Deborah Ann Stewart Barron – Rostraver Township

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP Deborah Ann Stewart Barron, 68, a Valentine’s Day baby, joined her beloved husband, Robin and their two dogs, Ti d b i t s and Scooby, in Heaven with our Father on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh on Feb. 14, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Donald H. Stewart Sr. and Joan Anna Stepnick Stewart. Debbie loved her family wholeheartedly and fought “the good fight” to be with them as long as she was able to because they were her joy and happiness. Days spent at grandma’s house were special, playing board games, watching mystery movies and eating pizza. Holidays were always filled with lots of decorations and lights. Christmas was her favorite, and she never missed the Rostraver Central Fire Department driving by her home with Santa on Christmas Eve. Debbie was a true believer in Santa, and she loved kids. We ask everyone who is able, to pick a child’s name off of a Christmas Angel tree this year and fulfill their Christmas wish in Debbie’s honor. Debbie was a “giver.” She didn’t have much in material items, but she gave all that she had to those who needed it more. She spent many years waitressing at Eat’n Park in Whitehall. She baked cookies at Christmas and colored eggs at Easter for her customers who didn’t have family. It was there that she met her lifelong friend, Richelle, who became part of her family. She is survived by her children, Carrie (Rocco) Angelo of Rostraver and Robin C. (Kayti) Barron Jr. of North Belle Vernon; grandchildren, Emily, Nicolas, Phillip, Talen (Jenna), Allorah, Adilyn and Matson; and great-granddaughter, Evalyn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robin C. Barron Sr. The family would like to thank OSPTA Hospice for their wonderful care. At Debbie’s request, there will be no public visitation. Funeral arrangements

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