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Barbara Diane DeVore; Of Moon Township, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Barbara embodied the essence of compassion, gracefully fulfilling a myriad of roles in her life - a devoted mother, a loving wife, a caring sister, a steadfast best friend, a dedicated nurse, a 1977 graduate of Case Western and a 33 year breast cancer survivor.
The natural inclination to care for others was ingrained in her being, evident in her decision to donate her body for Alzheimer's research upon her passing. Her unwavering passion for environmentalism and humanity resonated deeply, as she held a profound affection for nature and all living creatures, especially birds. Throughout her lifetime, she exemplified her caring nature by rescuing numerous animals in need of love and affection.
A connoisseur of creativity and culture, she adorned her life with antique collections and adorned her days with triumphs in arts and crafts competitions. Additionally, she embraced the spirit of sportsmanship as a fervent spectator of championship boxing matches, Ohio State Football, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Grounded in her strong Christian faith, she maintained a close and profound connection with God, which guided her in moments of joy and challenges alike.
Her profound message to the world was both simple and potent - to treat one another with the utmost kindness, an ethos she lived by and instilled in the in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Peter and Margaret (Schumaker) Manuel and sister Patricia Ann Rauch. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, John DeVore whom she married on November 26, 1972. Beloved mother of Jonathan DeVore of El Sobrante, CA and Jennifer DeVore (Yasha Mohajer) of Pittsburgh, PA.
Friends will be received on Thursday, August 3rd at R.D. Copeland Funeral Home, 981 Brodhead Rd, Moon Township from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 PM. Services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, August 4th at 11AM followed by interment at Union Cemetery in Steubenville, OH.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.