June Barskite
June “Sissy” “Sisterbell” “June Bug” Barskite, 51, of Finleyville, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 26, 2013, in her home.
She was born January 29, 1962, in New Eagle, a daughter of the late Joseph H. and Catherine Barle Barskite.
A 1979 graduate of Ringgold High School, she went on to graduate from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and earned her nursing degree from Community College of Allegheny County.
She was employed for 18 years as a registered nurse at Monongahela Valley Hospital, the Greenery and Canonsburg General Hospital. She was a devoted nurse who was truly dedicated to taking care of her patients.
She had a heart of gold and touched so many people in so many ways. Even when diagnosed with a devastating disease, she never wanted to quit. She continued to work until she was no longer able, staying strong until the end. God blesses us with angels, and she was definitely one of them. Her family praises and thanks Jesus that her pain and suffering did not endure. They remember her smile and that precious laugh. She was taken from them too soon. God bless “Sissy.”
Left to cherish her are three sisters and three brothers, Frances “Honey” Weber of Washington, Joseph “Buddy” Barskite of Champion, Saundra Mellinger, Harry Barskite and Edward Barskite and companion Crystal, all of Finleyville, and Lillian and husband Daniel Rice of Sydney, Ohio; aunt Frances Barskite Vavasori of Monongahela; five nieces and four nephews, Christopher and Catherine Weber, Kim Garrity, Missy Maize, David Mellinger, Michael Barskite, and Celine, Daniel “Buddy” and Brooke Rice; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, in Valley Inn Social Hall, Snyder Avenue and Orchard Lane, Monongahela, with the Rev. Donna Schmoyer officiating. Frye Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Washington Area Humane Society, P.O. Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.