Jan 19, 2023

Rose M. “Sissy” Barna, 71, of Donora, died Wednesday, January 18, 2023, in Havencrest Nursing Center. She was born April 3, 1951, in New Eagle, a daughter of Clyde and Emma Richards Anderson.

For many years Sissy was employed at McDonald’s in Monongahela and The Maids Cleaning Service in Bethel Park. She retired from the Residence at Hilltop in 2007, where she worked in housekeeping and laundry. Her grandchildren were her life and meant the world to her.

She is survived by her husband, William C. Barna, with whom she celebrated 49 years of marriage June 2, 2022; daughter, Carey Armstrong and husband Ray of West Elizabeth; son, W. Michael Barna of Donora; five grandchildren, Austin, Alex and Madison Barna of Monongahela, Mathew Armstrong of West Elizabeth, Nicole Armstrong and fiance Keith Gomez of Belle Vernon.

Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 20, in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.