Apr 11, 2021

Florence Ann Barisa, 91, of Washington, formerly of Ellsworth, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Strabane Woods, Washington. She was born July 2, 1929, in Stockdale, a daughter of the late Emroy P. and Mary Zalom Fabian.

Florence was a 1947 graduate of Charleroi High School.

On September 17, 1949, she married Joseph E. Barisa, who passed away December 28, 2007.

Florence attended the Bentworth Senior Citizens and was a former member of the Bentworth Band Boosters, where she had been past treasure. She was also active in the Girl Scouts.

A homemaker, Mrs. Barisa enjoyed needlepoint, crocheting, crafts, traveling and making homemade dolls of Raggedy Ann and Andy.

Florence was described as a very gracious lady. If anyone did something for her, she always wanted to give back in any way she could, even if it was giving a bottle of water.

Mrs. Barisa was a 70-year member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Bentleyville Campus.

She was a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas, a former member of the Red Hat Society, and a member of the Ellsworth Women’s Club.

She is survived by a son, William J. Barisa (Arleen) of Holland; two daughters, Irene Rehman (William) of Washington and Marcella Cooper (Randy) of Yorkville, Ohio; four grandchildren, Robert W. Rehman, Brian Rehman, Amanda Hudock, Jeffrey Hudock; eight great-grandchildren; and one brother, Edward Fabian (Sandra) of Rostraver Township.

Deceased, in addition to her parents and husband, are an infant daughter, Mary Ann Barisa; four brothers, Emory Fabian, William Fabian, Eugene Fabian, David Fabian; two sisters, Mary Cowell and Elizabeth Johnson.

Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, in Greenlee’s Bentleyville Funeral Home, 619 Main Street, Bentleyville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, in St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Bentleyville Campus, 126 Church Street, Bentleyville, with the Rev. Edward Yuhas officiating. Interment will follow in St. Luke Cemetery, Bentleyville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vision Services (formerly the Blind Association), 566 E. Maiden Street, Washington, PA 15301

The family would like to thank the excellent and loving care of the staff at Strabane Woods, and Pam and Ashley of Gateway Hospice.

In accordance with CDC guidelines, facial coverings are required and social distancing will be observed.

Guestbook and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.