Roberta "Tootie" A. Barber, 93, of Beaver Falls, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab.

Born in Freedom on August 19, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel Thomas Barnes and Helen (Black) Cerutti.

Tootie loved bingo, going to yard sales, and spending time with boxer dogs. When at home she enjoyed crafting and building jigsaw puzzles. She also collected salt and pepper shakers.

In addition to her parents, Tootie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, Ernest Barber, Jr.; and her daughter, Shirley Ann Ripple. Tootie is survived by her daughter, Helen (Joe) Kovacs; her grandchildren, Duane (Melissa) Stewart III, Patrick Stewart, Joseph Kovacs, and Gerry Lynn (Terry) Hunt; her great-grandchildren, Duane IV, Hadley, Ethan, Jaycie, and Grace; and one great-great grandchild, Milo.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 2PM until time of services at 5PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Interment will take place at Clinton Cemetery in Wampum.