Barbara J. Beistel Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Barbara J. Beistel of Irwin, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Barbara left this world on October 30, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Barbara J. Beistel or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Steve Angelcyk and Pauline Angelcyk (Czarnowski); her husband James L. Beistel "Cowboy"; her siblings, Clara "Sis" Shychuk (Paul) and Stanley "Sonny" Angelcyk (Mary Frances); and her nephew P. J. Shychuk.
She is survived by: her children, Kristin Schade (Glen) of North Huntingdon, James "Butch" Smith (Terri) of Lake Worth, FL and Joseph M. Smith (Patty) of North Huntingdon; her granddaughters, Addison Schade and Courtney Schade; and her sibling's children, Catherine Catalina (Tim), Lisa Shychuk, Chrissy Ramaley (Todd) and Steve Angelcyk. She is also survived by great nieces and nephews; and many close friends.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 2nd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the William Snyder Funeral Home, Inc. (521 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642). A funeral service was held on Monday, November 3rd 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location.
