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Age 75 of Pittsburgh, formerly of Port Chester, NY and Norwalk, CT, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, August 26, 2023. She has been battling with her health for the past few years. She is no longer suffering and is now resting in peace. Beloved wife of Robert "Bob" Welsh; daughter of the late Theresa and Rocco Acerbo; loving mother of Cathy (Shawn) O'Malley and Robert (Jamie) Welsh; adoring Nana to Hayley, Matthew and Chase; sister of Cathy Acerbo of Port Chester, NY, Jack (Maria) Acerbo of Seminole, FL and James (Jody) Acerbo of Monroe, CT. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She had many close friends, cousins and her Aunt Ei, who will miss her dearly. Barbara was such a kind and loving soul. She warmed the hearts of all those who knew her. She was always there, never hesitating to help others in need. She was a family-oriented woman, who adored her 3 grandchildren, and always showed up for them, whether it involved school events or hockey games. She met her spouse of 54 years on a blind date, and since then they enjoyed life to the fullest with one another. She loved her dog, Bella, who she is now reunited with. She grew up in Port Chester, NY and Norwalk, CT. Barb graduated from Brien McMahon High School. She was the oldest of her siblings. She moved to Pittsburgh in 1975, but she kept her New York accent. She was a housewife and raised her children, along with her little brother, and niece and nephew in the summers. She loved making Dairy Queen runs with carloads of kids. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels as a driver and was a scout leader for her children. Barb was known as “Speedy” for her fast-typing skills. She won many awards. She worked alongside her husband with their business, and at NVR Settlement Services as an Executive Secretary. She will be dearly missed by all. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Wednesday, August 30, 2023 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Blessing service will be held at 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Barbara’s name to Give Kids the World, 210 S. Bass Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746, www.gktw.org. August 30, 2023 Bob, I am so sorry for your loss....Barb was such a wonderful person and always made everyone feel so special. We all will remember her happy life and her pleasant disposition, even when life's twists and turns took its toll. She always had the ability to look for the silver lining in every cloud that came her way. Bob, Cathy, Robbie, Sean, Jamie, Haley, Matt, and Chase will always have wonderful memories of her to share with us all, including her brothers and sister. She is definitely in a peaceful place with her Mom and Dad and all her loved ones that preceeded her up in God's kingdom. Rest peacefully, Barb, we all will miss you and will look forward to meeting you again in Paradise. Love, George Welsh and Family August 29, 2023 Barb was one of the kindest, caring, loving women my daughter and I were blessed to know, and have in our lives as our neighbor. She will live in our hearts forever. Marilyn O. & Cherie August 29, 2023 Bob and Family: So sorry to hear of Barb's passing. She will be truly missed. Prayers for you and your family in this very difficult time. Sincerely, Cousin Eileen (and Ron) Voller Jones August 29, 2023 Will always remember the times growing up. You were a very beautiful person to be around. The world was very much a better place with you in it. You are a very special cousin, that will be missed. I know you are with family and at peace. Love from Don and Donna Lovallo August 29, 2023 Nana, you are my hero. There was no one on this earth that could ever compare to you. You were my best friend and my whole world since the moment I was born. I'll miss sleeping over your house every weekend, watching movies together, going shopping, making dinner together, singing in the car to all of your favorite songs. I'll miss it all. Mom found out about our secret, and we had a laugh about it. You were such a great grandma, and I will cherish the amazing memories and relationship we had. Thank you for being kind to me and patient. I could tell you anything and you would always listen to me and tell me everything was going to be okay. You were the best at taking care of me, and lifting me up so I could feel proud of myself. I never hesitated to run to you with all of my projects and show them to you first. You loved everything I did and always showed up for me. You are the best. I will never forget you, Nana. Please give Bella a kiss for me. I know how much you loved and missed her. I miss her too. Rest in Peace, Nana. I love you so much. August 28, 2023 Bob and family, we are truly sorry to hear of Aunt Barbs passing. She was a great person and will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers to you all. August 28, 2023 Barb, I will miss our phone calls and visits. No one could have asked for a better sister. You were always there for me as far back as little kids combing my hair for school. We always had a great relationship, no arguments, only good times and fun. We shared responsibility taking care of mom, never a problem. I have so many memories to keep me going, Family vacations, visits to Pittsburgh. It was a sad day when you left to move to Pittsburgh, but Bob promised to bring you back and forth, and he did. We spent so many holidays in New York together and then in Pittsburgh and all the milestones of our children, we were together. Our kids did get to grow up together which was great. Rest in peace my beautiful sister till we meet again. You are forever in my heart. August 28, 2023 My beautiful Aunt Barb. Words cannot express how much I miss you already. You were, and always will be a second mother to me. I am forever grateful for the wonderful memories of summers in PA. We had so much fun!! I hold dear in my heart our family holidays together when you came to NY when we were kids, swimming at the Baldwin pool, Dairy Queen runs, Kennywood and just hanging out with family. You will be missed. May you rest in peace. 🙏 August 28, 2023 To my sister in law Barb I will miss our long talks from Pittsburgh to Connecticut! I will always think of us sitting at your kitchen table decades ago until 2am making fabric photo albums, snacking and laughing keeping Bob up! Our trips to camp and introducing me to making pizza and smores in a Hobo maker over the firepit and going to the fall craft fairs! Now may you be free of pain, run around with Bella and Chachi and hang out with Nanny! We will miss you and we love you Barb always and forever!!! xoxoxo August 28, 2023 My heart is broken, my big sister has passed. I will always remember all the summers, you always kept us occupied and we made you laugh with our kid antics, i could'nt wait to get out of school and get to Pittsburgh for 2 months in the summer. Rest in peace, you will always be on my mind. Jimmy August 27, 2023 Bob and Family, Sorry to read of Barb's passing. She certainly made her mark on the world through the family that you two were blessed by. May God send comfort in the days to come. Hugs, Cousin Janet Welsh and Art Contact Us to have your link and message added here. Please fill out the form below. We will contact suitable submissions with further details.Barbara (Acerbo) Welsh
January 16, 1948 - August 26, 2023
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