Joyce A. Barr, 73, of New Brighton, formerly of Rochester, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Brighton Rehab and Wellness. Born July 7, 1950, in Rochester. Joyce was the daughter of the late James F. Sr., and Anna Mae Walker Barr and Joyce’s step-mother Naomi Smith Barr. Joyce was preceded in death by two brothers, David G. Barr in 2011 and James F. Barr, Jr. in 2022. Joyce is survived by one son and daughter in law, Frederick D. and Kimberly Shegog, of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. She is also survived by a granddaughter, Megan Riley, of Florida, one brother and two sisters in law, Mychal W. and Amy Barr, of Lansdale, PA., Elaine Barr, of Beaver Falls, nephew Mychal Barr, of Glenside, PA., great nephew Myles B. Barr, great niece Layla Jade Barr, of Glenside, PA., Joyce’s best friend Caryl J. Sheffield, of Florida and numerous cousins.
She was a retired social worker in Beaver County, a member of the Second Baptist Church, Rochester, where she was a member of the church choir. Joyce was a 1968 graduate of Rochester High School and was a member of the band. She received her B.S. Degree in Sociology from Cheyney State College in 1974. Joyce was a strong advocate for mental health awareness. Joyce was also a “Friend of Bill”, being in AA for a number of years.
Friends will be received Wednesday March 13, 2024 from 10 AM until 12 noon at the Second Baptist Church, Rochester, PA. A service will follow at 12:15 P.M., and officiating will be Pastor Cicero Lassiter. Interment will follow at Beaver Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., Rochester, PA.
The family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Beaver County Mental Health Association, 105 Brighton Avenue, Rochester, PA.