Nancy Fronko Barber

Date of Death: August 20, 2022

visitation

Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services

Sunday 8/28, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

service

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

1409 Pennsylvania Avenue

MONACA, PA 15061

Monday 8/29, 10:00 am

cemetery

Sylvania Hills Memorial Park

Monday 8/29

Nancy Fronko Barber, 85, a lifelong resident of Monaca passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2022.

She was a daughter of the late John and Stella (Guzik) Fronko. Blessed with a witty and outgoing personality, Nancy had a unique gift of being the center of attention. She excelled in gymnastics her whole life and in 1956 tried out for the Summer Olympics. After majoring as a fitness instructor at Slippery Rock University, Nancy taught gymnastics, belly dancing, dancersize, yoga, aerobics and swimming throughout Beaver and Allegheny counties. Nancy also worked as a travel agent for several different travel agencies over the years. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Monaca and a Christian Mother, as well as a member of the former Monaca Jr. Women’s Club and Monaca High School Alumni Reunion committee. In 2008, she won the title of Miss Senior of Beaver County. As she got older and unable to practice gymnastics, she put her energy to use by laminating sports articles for Central Valley High School. She truly lived life to the fullest.

She will be sadly missed by her husband of 62 years, Frank Barber, a daughter Tish Barber-Tokarski, sons Richard (Carolyn) Barber and Scott Barber, grandchildren Chad (Rachel) Tokarski, Ali Tokarski, Haley Tokarski, Brad (Emily) Barber, Brett (Megan) Barber and Brittany Barber and great-grandchildren Eli Tokarski, C.J. Tokarski, Milo Tokarski, Carysn Tokarski, Kaine Barber and McKenna Barber. A sister-in-law, Delores “Dee” Fronko.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Richard Fronko and John (Sonny) Fronko.

Friends will be received on Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, where prayers will be offered on Monday at 9:30 am followed a mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Monaca. Private interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a charity of your choice.

To share online condolences, view her video tribute, light a candle, get directions and other information, please visit Nancy’s permanent memorial site at simpsonfuneralhome.com.

Nancy Fronko Barber, 85, a lifelong resident of Monaca passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2022. She was a daughter of the late John and Stella (Guzik) Fronko. Blessed with a witty and outgoing personality, Nancy had a unique gift of being the center of attention. She excelled in gymnastics her whole life andContinue Reading

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Dear Frank, Tish, Rich and Scott and all of the family! Our hearts go out to everyone at this time. We are so sorry that we did not know of her passing, we definitely would of attended the services at the time. There are so many memories that touch our hearts so deeply. Nancy was like a second mom to everyone in our little neighborhood growing up together! All the games she taught us, and all the care and time she spent with all of us. She was such a big part of each of our lives and had such a beautiful impact on each of us. I’m sure we could write page after page on all the happy, funny and wonderful memories we all shared together over all these years. May God be with you all., And may you know that our hearts are with all of you too! All our love, For-Always! Linda (Stauffer) Wharton and family. And Gary Stauffer and family 🙏💖🦋✝️🦋💖🙏

So sorry for your loss, what a great lady Nancy was. She really got you in shape in class, some of her sayings will always be in the back of my mind. She really enjoyed her trips to Hanks for ice cream and was so nice to our grandchildren.

I always enjoyed seeing you at the fitness center at the mall. You were excellent at what you did and very helpful. Rest in peace Nancy.

My condolence to the family. My first meeting Nancy was with Junior Women's Club, many years ago. Her smile and personality was infectious as she exercised and danced her way through life. Enjoyed our time at American Legion Valentine Dance. You will be missed. RIP

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I remember Nancy from gymnastics at Monaca Turners many years ago & also took a few of her aerobics classes. When I would run into her mostly in Monaca she always remembered me. She was a great lady. Deepest sympathy to her husband & family. RIP Nancy🙏

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Nancy holds a special place in my heart. She was my aerobics instructor and through her instruction and friendship, I became a better person. She made me stronger, not only physically but mentally as well. I love her. Fly high, my friend! Turn those cartwheels on the streets of Heaven! ~ Laurie

Deepest sympathy to all. 🙏🏻 Nancy my second mom, love you always. ♥️💐

To Frank, Trish, Richard, Scott and all the grandchildren and great grandchildren my deepest condolences. When I first learned of my friend’s passing Sunday in church, my first thought oh no and then I will get to say goodbye in person for a change as I was back in Monaca, only to learn today visiting wouldn’t be till Sunday and we were leaving to go back to New York State on Saturday. Nancy was my Vice President in Juniors and we shared so many good times together and both happy and sad times especially many many years ago when she was diagnosed with her leukemia which thank heavens she was able to lick. RIP my dear friend and some day we will hopefully meet up in a much better place. ❤️❤️

Her light may have moved from this world to the next, but I am sure she is still sparkling and shining brightly wherever her spirit has landed. Rest in peace Aunt Nancy.

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