Barbara Walton Lanke-Unrath

Barbara Walton Lanke-Unrath, 88, of Ross Township, died Wednesday April 30, 2025. She was the wife of the late William F. Unrath and the daughter of the late Raymond and Thelma Walton. Barbara is survived by children Bruce D. Lanke (Julie Young), Carl J. Lanke, Judith A. Lanke, Karen J. Lanke, Becky U. Mullinary (Gary), William D. Unrath (Jane McGowan), and Daniel E. Unrath (Dina). She is also survived by grandchildren, Aric Unrath (Leslie), James A. Giel III (Ashley), Jennifer L. Weider (Cory), Patrick Mullinary (Raksha), Maggie G. Bovaird (Andy), Jessica L. Henny (Kyle), Cara M. Morton (Rob), Brenna U. Moreland (Scott), Danielle Kazalas (John), Kyle J. Lanke (Joelle), Julia L. Hores (Harry), Cameron D. Unrath (Rachel), Caitlyn J. Lanke, and Dylan J. Lanke; and great- grandchildren, Ali Unrath, Sophia, Kuyper and Owen Moreland, Bryce and Declan Bovaird, Roman and Silas Henny, Sadie, Ellie and Hailey Giel, Pearce and Maeve Weider, Micah and Levi Unrath, Olive and Lily Lanke, Maya and Mila Mullinary, Amelia Hores, Cameron and Sophie Kazalas. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharyl U. Giel (Jim). Barbara received her BS and MEd; she taught at Pittsburgh Public School District, RAF Station Sculthorpe (UK), and North Hills School District. She was a Supervisor of Student Teachers at Point Park College and the University of Pittsburgh; part-time instructor at CCAC North; co-author of Heartwood Ethics Curriculum; co-founder of Heartwood Institute; a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Perrysville, 920 Perry Hwy from 1961, where she was a Sunday School Teacher, Bible Study Trainer for ELCA, Search Weekly Bible Study and Bethel Bible Study, member of numerous committees and the choir. Additionally, Barbara was a volunteer with McKnight Meals-on-Wheels. Family and friends received Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 3-7 p.m., at the Lawrence T. Miller Funeral Home, Inc. 460 Lincoln Ave., Bellevue. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 10 a.m. at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Perrysville. (Everyone will meet at the church) Memorial donations in Barbara's name are suggested to St. John's, 920 Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA 15229 or McKnight Meals on Wheels, 517 Sangree Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237.