Barbara Rose Messick

Barbara Rose Messick, 74 of Fort Myers, FL (formerly of New Brighton, PA) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Born September 23, 1950, in New Brighton, to the late Ralph and Rose (Petuch) Sayre. Barb enjoyed spending time with her husband of 57 years, Richard (Rick) Messick, playing Pickleball, going to bingo with her friends and cheering on her beloved Pittsburgh Steelers at the clubhouse

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters Renee Messick and Richael Spratt, grandchildren Joshua (Nicole) Caminite, Ashley Menges, Allison Menges, Zachary (Leah) Spratt, and Jacob Spratt; great grand-children Noah, Caden, and Emma Caminite, Rowan, Makai, Koa, Ryleigh, Jay, Adrien and Leo Spratt. Her sisters Beverly (Butch) Merriman and Betty Jo (Bill) Johnson; brother-in-law Bob (Bev) Messick; and her loyal dog Quincy.

In addition to her parents, Barb was preceded in death by a son, Richard "Butch" Messick in 1991, a grandson Jay Dylan Spratt in 2017 and son-in-law Jay Daniel Spratt in 2022.

A memorial visitation will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 4pm until the time of the funeral service at 6 p.m. at J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Ave, New Brighton.