Alda E. Barr

Alda E. “Nan” Barr, 95 of Scottdale, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, September 25,2022 in Walden’s View of North Huntingdon.

She was born April 6, 1927 in Cabot, Pa. the daughter of the late Edward and Edna Jahing Wetzel and was a longtime and faithful member of Calvin United Presbyterian Church, Scottdale.

She was a graduate of Winfield High School and Slippery Rock University in 1934. She began her teaching career at Scottdale Joint High School and finished her career at Southmoreland School District with 39 years of service.

She was a member of the Eastern Star Marion Lodge, Silver Sneakers and enjoyed gardening, canning, crossword puzzles, dancing, bowling and taking bus trips and day trips and sitting on the porch having dinner. She also held a membership at Bullskin Senior Citizens organization and contributed to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and WQED TV Stations of Pittsburgh for Children.

“Our Mother’s strength and determination carried her through all of life’s challenges. She loved her family and daily life”. And this is where you could find her knee deep in the flowers or walking in town, visiting neighbors, playing bingo, bowling, sitting on the porch, frequenting local establishments. She loved teaching and being a mother.

Nan is gone from our lives, but will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her,

Her loving and devoted Children:

Sherry and husband Kevin Fowler of Scottdale

Donna Rae Brown and husband Charles of Jacksonsville, NC.

Her Grandchildren:

Donald Fowler and wife Tabetha of Belton, TX.

Brian Fowler and Partner Anthony Lima Fowler of Appalachian, NY.

Anna Marie Stanley and husband William of Hubert, NC.

Jonathon Beck and wife Lynne of Branchburg, NJ.

Her Great Grandchildren:

Tori White and husband Austin of Belton, TX.

Lexi Enriquez and husband Amiel of TX.

Lucas, Zachary and Jace Beck of Branchburg, NJ.

Her Great Great Grandchildren:

Holland White and Kailani Enriquez

Her Two Sisters:

Violet Ruth Wetzel of Saxonburg

Jean Wetzel of Saxonburg

And many Nieces and Nephews

In addition to her parents, Nan was preceded in death by:

Her First Husband, John Miller Beck (Mar. 1954)

Her Second Husband, whom she married March 28, 1958 Donald R. Barr (Jan. 20, 1988)

Her Son: John Clarke Beck (April 28, 2010)

Her Five Sisters: Elizabeth Young, Delsie Montgomery, Twila Fink, Leonice Cypher and June Golojuh

Three Brothers: Wildfred “Bill” Wetzel, Irving Wetzel and Earl Wetzel.

Family and Friends are cordially invited to the Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc., 417 Pittsburgh Street, Scottdale, Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 2 – 4PM and 6 – 8PM and Friday September 30, 2022 from 9 AM to 11 Am, the hour of her Funeral Service, with Rev. Doug Youger, Officiating.

Nan will be laid to rest next to her late Husband, Donald Barr, in the Scottdale Cemetery.

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