Robert C. Barry, Jr. Obituary

Robert C. Barry, Jr. Obituary

 

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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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. Followi

Events

24 Hour Viewing

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

4:00 pm

Private Location

Visitation

Friday, June 16, 2023

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

John A Freyvogel Sons, Inc (Centre Avenue, Devonshire Street)

Devonshire Street

Memorial Service

Saturday, June 17, 2023

11:00 am

Calvary Episcopal Church (Shady Avenue, Walnut Street, Pittsburgh)

Pittsburgh