Of West Homestead, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026 at the age of 72. Beloved wife of 32 years of Vincent J. Balistere; daughter of the late Betty Ann Montelone and R. Keith Poulton; sister of Diana (Terry) Carli and Joseph (Jinette) Monteleone; sister in law of Rose Marie (Arthur) Titmus; aunt of Michelle (Kevin) Clark, Emily Monteleone, Julia Monteleone, Jason (Dawn) Miller, Peter Monteleone, Jason (Jaime) Titmus and David (Laurie) Titmus; great aunt of Logan and Baylee Miller and Mya and Milia Clark.
Born in Salem, OH, she was a graduate of Salem Senior High School and Aultman Hospital School of Nursing. She was a dedicated nurse with over 40 years of service, serving most of her career with AHN Jefferson Hospital and ending with Pinnacle Hospice Care. Barbara loved spending time and making memories with her husband, Vince. They enjoyed golfing, traveling to the beach, eating crab, and shopping for and collecting antiques, especially teapots. She treasured the places they traveled and the experiences they made together over the years. She also loved her cats. Family and friends are invited to the SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 2-4 PM to share stories and celebrate Barbara’s life.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Pinnacle Hospice Care or a donation of your choosing.
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