Barbara Minik

Barbara A. Minik, age 69, of Meadville, PA passed away at her home on Monday October 26, 2026 with family by her side. She was born on March 23, 1957 in New Kensington, PA to the late Victor and Constance (Nicastro) Premutico.

Barb graduated from Valley High School of New Kensington, PA in 1975. She was the proud owner and operator of BoRock’s bar. She attended Epiphany of the Lord parish.

Spending time with her friends and bar family was Barb’s true passion.

She is survived by her two sons, Ryan Minik and his significant other, Mandy Valesky and Shane Minik and his significant other, Christine Mahler all of Meadville, PA; her sister, Joyce Pelino and her husband, Carl of Meadville, PA; her brothers-in-law, Ron Ballina and Dave Petrarca; her nephews Scott Ballina, Kevin Petrarca and Brian Pelino and her nieces, Dana Harclerode, Kim Coppola and Lisa Tautin and many great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Diane Ballina and Vicky Petrarca.

During her illness, Barb received excellent care from her sons, Christine, Mandy and Debbie Mushrush.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday October 30, 2026 from 4-7 pm at Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday October 31, 2026 at St. Mary’s Church at 11:00 am with Father Jeffrey Lucas officiating. She will be laid to rest at St. Brigid Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 766 Liberty St., Meadville, PA 16335 or Yolanda Barco Oncology Institute, 16792 Conneaut Lake Rd., Conneaut Lake, PA 16335.

Please sign Barb’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.