Barbara A. Tobias, 73, of Ligonier, passed away Friday January 21, 2022 at her home.
She was born July 8, 1948 in Latrobe a daughter of the late John T. and Lillian Donahue Fetter.
Barbara was a member of the Saint Stephen Protomartyr Orthodox Church, Latrobe. Traveling with her husband Dale,
going to casinos, playing cards and being with family were the things she liked to do best.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband John Vargulish, her sister Nancy Fetter and a special niece Nicole Ann Wedge.
Barbara is survived by her husband Dale Tobias Sr., her children; Cindy Vargulish (Phil) of Laughlintown, sons; John A. Vargulish
(Holly) of Ligonier and Jamie R. Vargulish (Melinda) of Ligonier. Eight grandchildren; Madison, Mackenzie, Jessica, Chelsea,
Michael, Isabella, Sydney and Shelby. One great grandchild Reilly,step sons; Darrin Tobias (Patty), Larry Tobias (Rogenia),
and Dale Tobias Jr. (Lori). Step daughter Linda Bretches (Guy), special "sisters"; Joyce, Elizabeth, Veronica, Irene and Joanne.
Several cousins, nieces, nephews and step grandchildren.
Friends will be received Monday from 2-4 and 6-8pm in the McCabe Funeral Home, 144 East Main Street, Ligonier.
The Divine Liturgy will be celebrated Tuesday at 10am at Saint Stephen Protomartyr Orthodox Church, Latrobe.
Panachida service will be Monday at 7pm in the funeral home. Interment will be made in the Ligonier Valley Cemetery
Special thanks to Linda for taking such good care of mom.
Online condolences may be made to www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com.