WILLIS-YARUSSI BARBARA ANN Age 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 15, 2018, in Clayton, NC. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 20, 1944, to Harold Keith (Tony) and Dolores Marie Willis. Barbara was a graduate of Baldwin High School (1962), Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh. For over 20 years, she helped many people as a critical care nurse, first in California and most recently in Savannah, GA. Barbara also served in the League of Women Voters and was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. Barbara was taken too soon and will be missed by her family and many friends. Barbara is survived by her children, Karen (Eric) Yarussi-King (Jared Mello, Julian Mello, Garrick King, Graydon King) of Clayton, NC, Jill (Dan) Yarussi Brady (Ian Brady, Eric Brady, Samantha Brady) of Astoria, NY, Steven Yarussi (Emily Yarussi, Ian Yarussi) of Beaufort, SC, Susan (John) Yarussi Popochock (Hans and Lindsay Hauge, Dan Hauge) of Pittsburgh, PA. Her sister, Cindy (Peter) Savery of Alexandra, VA; niece, Stefanie Higgins Scott; and nephew, Michael Keith Higgins. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Duke Cancer Institute, (www.dukecancerinstitute.org) the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) or ASPCA (www.aspca.org). A celebration of her life for family and friends will be held in Pittsburgh. Please check Facebook for details. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb