Honoring the Memory
of Those
We Love

On Sunday, March 28, 2021 God put his arms around you and whispered come with me! Barbara June (Ennis) Mincin, age 89, of Pleasant Hills, formerly of Mount Washington, passed surrounded by her loving family at her side where she was received in Heaven by her soulmate and husband of 60 years, Leo Anthony Mincin. Barbara was born September 3, 1931 to the late James and Margaret Ennis. She is the sister of Lois Ennis, William (Barbara) Ennis, Carol (Santo) Battaglia and the late Margaret (Andy) Hurney. Barbara met the love of her life and best friend, Leo Mincin of Baldwin, in a coffee shop where she kept his cigarette lighter with the hope he would come back looking for it so they could meet. On June 20, 1953, exactly nine months later, they were married. They soon started a family and were blessed with five children, the late Debra (Richard) Howells, Maureen (Guy) Cristiano, Kathleen (James) Bereksazi, Leo (Karen) Mincin, Colleen (Steve) Reyes. Their family expanded and the joy of their lives became their 14 grandchildren who they spoiled with lots of love: Michael, April (Christopher), Amber (Simplice), James (May), Barbara (Christina), Guy, Richard (Viviana), Ashley, Crystal, Alyssa (Ashley), Steven, Nicole, Zachary and Stevan. Leo and Barbara also had eight beautiful great-grandchildren: Ryan, Alexis, Isabella, Ella, Braxton, Giovanna, Mia and baby Cristiano. Barbara was a devout Catholic and longtime member of St. George Roman Catholic Church where she and Leo were married and had their children baptized as well as educated. She was most passionate about her family and showered them with unconditional love. She enjoyed spending time with them, especially on vacations, trips to the zoo, picnics, and annual Kennywood Park trips, which always concluded with ice cream cones and candy. She was the matriarch of the family and a woman full of love, compassion, empathy and selflessness. She will be missed so much, but her legacy will continue through her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rest In Peace, sweet Mommy. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Monday and Tuesday, April 5 and 6, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday in Triumph of the Holy Cross, St. Thomas 'A Becket Church at 10:00 a.m. Everyone please meet at church. Mask and social distancing guidelines must be adhered to. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com