William Franklin Barr Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William Franklin Barr of Rostraver, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William Franklin left this world on August 6, 2025 at the age of 85, 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 William Franklin Barr or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As William Franklin departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though William Franklin may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy William Franklin leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Boyd E. Barr and Aldene Barr (Odel). He is survived by: his wife Velma Jo Barr (Lewandowsky); his daughters, Dani Patterson of Rostraver and Rochelle Fredrick of Brownsville; and his grandchildren, Sasha, Darrell, Shala, Shadday, Shawna and Sade. He is also survived by many great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 8th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. (700 Broad Ave, Belle Vernon, PA 15012). A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 8th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the same location.
