Mark Barash

BARASH: It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Barash on Sept. 8, 2025. Mark died peacefully surrounded by his family. Born on May 5, 1955, in New York, he worked hard to create the opportunities he wanted. At an early age, he published his own New York sports newspaper, became a radio disc jockey, served as the in-stadium play-by-play announcer for the New York Cosmos soccer team, and the voice of the New York Stars football team. Later, he became the regular sportscaster for major TV stations in Fresno, California, and Detroit, Michigan. In 1984, he was hired by WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh, where he served as program director and operations manager for 31 years. He was also the creator and station manager of the PCNC cable station. He brought major syndicated programs to Pittsburgh like “Jeopardy!,” “Wheel of Fortune” and “Judge Judy.” He helped secure media rights for local events like the Three Rivers Regatta, the Celebrate the Season Parade, the July 4th fireworks, Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball, and the WPXI Carol Sing. He was an extremely creative and innovative individual who never lacked for ideas. He was dynamic, unique, talented and brilliant. Mark is survived by his wife, Allison Caveglia Barash, son Jason (Jesse), daughter Marissa (Dylan), and grandchildren Jordana, Shai and Myla, and his sister, Sheila. Funeral services will be held at Temple Ohav Shalom, 8400 Thompson Run Road, Allison Park, at 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 12. No prior visitation. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association or Animal Friends. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel Inc. schugar.com PJC