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In Memoriam—Commissioned Pastor Eva Maria Barr
Posted November 26, 2024
Eva Maria Barr passed away peacefully in her home on November 22, 2024, surrounded by her family. Eva was born in Helmstedt Germany, and at the age of ten immigrated with her family to the US, settling in Pennsylvania. She met her husband Nicholas when she was 14 and they married shortly after high school, spending the next six decades together.
After raising her children, Eva, who was always passionate about learning, went back to school and obtained a degree from Geneva University. She worked as an assistant teacher at Central Valley School before finally retiring. Eva was also a deeply devoted and beloved preacher and enjoyed filling vacancies across multiple counties with the Presbyterian Church before accepting a position at Service Presbyterian Church in Aliquippa as Commissioned Pastor. During her time as a pastor she touched many lives by providing counsel and support.
Eva’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester, WV. A memorial in celebration of Eva’s life will take place Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Millcreek Church located at 5005 Rt. 151, Hookstown, PA. 15050. The family sincerely hopes that you can join them to share a memory, a smile, possibly a tear, and a hug.
