Paul L. Barch

Paul L. Barch, 72, of Buffalo Twp., passed away Saturday. October 30, 2021 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born October 1, 1949 in Natrona Heights to the late Leo B. and Irene E. (Mieskowski) Barch. Paul lived most of his life in Buffalo Township and was raised in Fawn Township. He was a heavy equipment operator for US Steel in Saxonburg and also owned and operated Paul’s Hauling for a number of years. He was a member of Expressway Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and his home. Paul especially enjoyed spending time with his family, children and grandchildren.

            Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Alice E. (Geracia) Barch; his children Paula A. (Daniel) Wisniewski, of Buffalo twp., Alicia E. (David) Myers, of Freeport, Leo (Lisa) Barch, of Lower Burrell and Katherine (Michael) Walnoha, of Canonsburg; 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and her grandson Philip Wisniewski actively serving in the USMC. Also surviving are his siblings, Eileen M. Sterling, of New Kensington, Bernard L. (Melanie) Barch, of Fawn Twp., Lorraine (Robert) Fabry, of Fl, Phyllis (Matthew) Tarbi, of Frazer Twp. and Leanne C. Falise, of Tarentum.

            All services and burial will be private; however, a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. VISIT: dusterfh.com