Barry J. Tregembo
ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP Barry J. Tregembo, 87, of Rostraver Township, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at home sur rounded by his loving and supportive f ami ly. Barry was born on March 14, 1939, in Monongahela, son of the late John W. and Dorothy E. Schumann Tregembo. After graduating in 1957 from Monongahela High School, Barry attended Grove City College with his dear twin sister, Barb, earning his bachelor’s degree in business in 1961. Following college, he proudly served 10 years as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserves, serving as an operational reservist for active duty and using his business degree providing organizational and leadership roles to the Army. Barry had a strong faith in Jesus and was raised in the Christian Science faith, but often attended celebrations and services at Church of St. Anne in Rostraver Township and St. Sebastian in Belle Vernon. Barry enjoyed playing cards and played in several bridge groups around the area. He was a member of the Kiwanis International Club, the Ford Dealer Advisory Board and Mon Valley Country Club, where he always looked forward to golfing and spending time with friends. Barry was happy and enthused to assist in any and all needs of Charleroi, Monongahela, Bentleyville and surrounding communities. Barry was a generous soul and eager to assist business associates, friends and of course family with any desires and wishes — spoken and unspoken. Barry was a devoted and loyal husband, father, grandfather, father-inlaw, brother and son. Barry and his entire family have always loved dogs and had many treasured and precious dog family members over the years. Barry began his career working for Ford Motor Co. from 1961-1966, and then in 1966 he embarked into entrepreneurship and General Manager at Davies & Tregembo Dodge, then Davies & Tregembo Ford in Charleroi, as 50% owner shareholder and the primary operator until his departure in 1992. In 1995, he opened Tregembo Ford, which transitioned to Tregembo Motors in Bentleyville, where he was still assisting at times as a parttime outside consultant with his daughter, Billie Sue, her respected colleague and friend, Joe Sopcak, and their committed dealership team. Barry is survived by his wife, Jackie Thomas Tregembo, whom he married May 24, 1981; two daughters, Ruthanne and husband Jeff Remark, and Billie Sue DeForest; three grandchildren, Jeffrey Jan, Jonathan Jack Remark and Anne (Annie) DeForest. Barry was preceded in death by a brother, John “Jerry” Tregembo, who died July 27, 2025; and his beloved and eternally connected twin sister, Barbara A. Bauer, who died April 27, 2024, and her husband, Donald Bauer. Matthew 25:23, Well done, good and faithful servant! Friends will be received from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2026, with a Christian service beginning at 2 p.m. at MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-2586767. Interment will be held at the Monongahela Cemetery Chapel with military honors accorded by the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad.
