Robert C. Barry, Jr.

Robert C. Barry, Jr., age 80, died Sunday May 7 in the comfort of his home with his beloved wife Nancy Umstot Barry and family, after a heroic battle with cancer fought with courage, composure, and dignity. He was

born in Lebanon, PA to Robert C. Barry, Sr. and Anna S. (Maika) Barry, who predeceased him. Following

graduation from the University of Scranton with a degree in Accounting, he joined the New York City

office of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., now KPMG. A Certified Public Accountant, he was admitted to

the partnership in 1973. He transferred to Dallas, back to New York City, and ultimately to the

Pittsburgh office, serving some of the firm’s largest financial institution clients. He was widely known for

innovative approaches to complex financial issues. A quiet and thoughtful leader, he served as Managing

Partner of the Pittsburgh office from 1982-1995 and as Partner-in-Charge of the Ohio Valley Area

Financial Services practice from 1993-1996. He was elected to the Firm’s Board of Directors, serving

from 1990-1994; he also served as Chairman of the KPMG Foundation from 1992-1994. After retiring in

1997, Bob joined PNC Financial Services Group as a Senior Vice President and in 2006, FedFirst Financial

Corporation in Monessen, PA as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He finally retired

on the same date as Nancy in 2012. He served on the Board of George Junior Republic in Grove City, PA

for over 35 years and on the boards of the Pittsburgh Symphony, Inc., Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre,

Pennsylvania Economy League, and the American Cancer Society (Pittsburgh Chapter), among others.

Although an exceptionally hard worker during his long career, his most important role was always as a

loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who is already deeply missed. Bob loved golf

and skiing, especially with his family, and traveling – often to visit kids and grandkids who live all over

the country. He was a long-time member of the Pittsburgh Field Club and previously a member of the

Duquesne Club, the Holimont Ski Club, and the Country Club of Darien, CT.

In addition to his devoted wife Nancy, he is survived by his children and step-children Michele A. Barry

(Emily N. Twaddell), Lori A. Barry-Smith (Christopher K. Barry-Smith), Robert T. Barry, M.D., Barbara B.

Arbogast (Christopher P. Arbogast), Jessica B. Sparkman (Britton T. Sparkman), and David R. Bromall

(Lindsay M. Bromall); grandchildren Christopher G. Sacca (Samantha F. Weiss), Elizabeth T. Barry,

Katherine T. Barry, Kiley Barry-Smith, Tyler R. Barry, Ian T. Barry, Zachary P. Arbogast, Katrina M.

Arbogast, Madolyn L. Sparkman, Willamina J. Sparkman; and great-grandson Orion R. Sacca-Weiss. Also

surviving are siblings Michael E. Barry (Lynne), Jeanne F. Schelhorn (Robert), Barbara A. Titus (John),

Colleen L. Hagen (late Dr. Douglas), Gladys M. Walborn (late Gary), Philip T. Barry (Sue Ann), John J.

Barry, Margaret B. Smith (Dr. Harvey), and Patrick C. Barry (Sarah), along with many nieces and

nephews. He is survived as well by his former wife, Mary Ann Dellinger. He was predeceased by his

brother, Daniel L. Barry, Sr. (surviving wife, Mary Ann).

Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc., (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Ave. at Devonshire Street, on Friday, June 16 from 3 to 7 pm. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 17 at 11 am at Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206. In lieu of flowers, the family requests

donations in Bob’s memory to Calvary Episcopal Church or UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Shadyside, to

support the research of Dr. Leonard Appleman, online at www.upmchillman.com/donate or mailed to

UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232.

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