Rev. Fay Arlene Barca, 83, of Sharpsville, passed away on Thursday December 28th, 2017 at her home in Sharpsville, following an extended illness.
Fay was born on July 21st, 1934 to Earnest and Molly (Dameron) Roberts in Sharpsville, PA. She graduated from Sharpsville High School, class of 1952 and Slippery Rock University. Before attending seminary, she worked for Cusick, Madden, Joyce, and McKay, also for Peter J. Schmitt. She graduated from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary with a 3.6 GPA average. Rev. Fay then served as Pastor for Clark Trinity Church, 10 years. On April 4th, 1953 she married her husband Dean Monroe Barca, who survives at home.
She enjoyed gardening, painting, and antiques. Her biggest love was for children which her ministry took her to a Russian orphanage to work for one month.
Rev. Fay is survived by her loving husband, Dean, daughter Lisa Barca of Sharpsville, son, Dana Barca of Dayton, OH, sister Hellen Wareham of Sharon, PA, brother Jim Roberts of Sharpsville, PA, and 3 grandchildren, Anthony Leone of Burghill, OH, Aaron Barca, and Jonathan Barca, both of Dayton, OH.
She was preceded in death by father, Earnest Roberts, mother, Molly Roberts, sisters, Judy, Donna, Carole, and a brother, Jonior.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Sharon Regional Hospice 1955 Shenango Valley Freeway Hermitage, PA 16148.
Arrangements entrusted to SHERMAN Funeral Home & Cremation Service 2201 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA 16148.
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