James D. (Romig) Barnett
Obituary
James D. (Romig) Barnett, 60 of West Deer Township, died peacefully July 27, 2023, at UPMC Passavant, with his family by his side. He was born February 1, 1963, in Pittsburgh. He and his family moved to Houston, TX where he grew up and graduated from Nimitz High School. While in high school, he competed on the school diving team. After high school, he attended Texas A&M University. Returning to the Pittsburgh area with his family, he went to work with his father in the construction industry, recently working for 5-Star Drywall, Pittsburgh. He worked in the construction field for over 44 years. Jim enjoyed being with his family, golfing, and competing and traveling on a dragon boating team in Pittsburgh.
Survivors include his parents John C. and Joyce A. (White) Romig, his siblings, Gary J. Romig of Columbus, GA, William J. (Michelle) Romig of Toledo, OH, Kimberly (Van) Crow of Colorado Springs, CO, Christine (Mike Hanratty) Shoop of Butler, and Tracy L. (Ralph Patrick) Romig of West Deer Township, nephews: Ryan Romig, Caleb (Kate) Romig, Brandon Romig, and Dalton (Mariah Jeffrey) Shoop, nieces: Amber (Larry) Romig, Idie (Will) Shoop, Courtney (Michael) Knowles, Peyton Romig, and Madison Bauer, along with many great nephews and nieces. Uncle: Donald (Michelle) Romig, Jr., Aunts: Lynne (Michael) Donnelly, Beth (Larry) Friedeman, Patricia (Donald) Romig, and Donna (Matt) Marley.
Jim’s family invites family and friends to a memorial service on Saturday August 12th at 12 Noon in the Bairdford United Methodist Church, 390 Bairdford Road, Bairdford, PA 15006 with Pastor Zach Bohinski and Rev. Greg Gohn officiating. A luncheon will follow in the West Deer American Legion, 57 Superior Road, Tarentum, PA 15084, West Deer Township. Arrangements were entrusted to the SIWICKI-YANICKO FUNERAL HOME, 23 McKrell Road, Russellton, West Deer. View obituary online and leave condolences at ww.siwicki-yanickofh.com/obituary/JamesDRomig-Barnett
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