McMaster

Barbara L. McMaster, 93, of Valencia, Middlesex Township, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township.

Born in Alum Rock, Pa., on June 23, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Francis F. and Norma A. Stover Master.

Barbara had worked at First National Bank in Emlenton, Pa., and at Eden Hall Farm in Gibsonia, Pa. She graduated with an associate degree in applied science from Butler County Community College at the age of 51. She received the Who's Who Award among junior college students.

She was a member of the Bakerstown United Methodist Church and was an avid reader who loved history and chocolate.

Surviving are her four children, Craig McMaster (Becky) of Mars, Belinda Mesko (John) of Irwin, Scott McMaster (Dianne) of Harmony and Michelle McMaster of Gibsonia; seven grandchildren, Jason, Peter, Johnny, Ryan, William, Christina and Rachel; eight great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Madison, Greyson, Roman, Ariana, Rhys, Mac and Cooper; two sisters, Beatrice Kelly of Zelienople and Linda Allen of Garden Grove, Calif.; and 11 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her former husband, Merle D. McMaster of Lewes, Del.

MCMASTER — Friends of Barbara L. McMaster, who died Thursday, July 4, 2024, will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at MCDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars.

Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Keith Dunn, pastor of Bakerstown United Methodist Church, officiating.

Burial will be in New Callensburg Cemetery, Callensburg, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bakerstown United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 5760 William Flynn Highway, Gibsonia, PA 15044.

Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.

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