Mark Barash
May 5, 1955 - September 8, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Barash on September 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, CA and Detroit, MI.

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, September 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. www.schugar.com

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We are so sorry to hear about your loss.

By Maureen and Tim Pavlik - September 12, 2025

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We are very sorry for your loss. Let us know if you need anything.

By Eric and Jill Bradley - September 12, 2025

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We are so sorry for your loss. I know not a day will go by that he will not be missed and he will live on in your hearts and memories forever.

By Randi and Marc Berliner - September 11, 2025

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Allison, Marissa and Jason I am so so sorry to hear of your loss of your husband/father. Thinking of you all Love Vivien

By Vivien Bergl - September 11, 2025

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Mark was my boss at WPXI/PCNC for seven years. He was tough but fair. He allowed for a great deal of creative freedom which I appreciated immensely. He had a great sense of humor. He was a true broadcast professional. Since he started as a performer he was great at relating to on air folks. I told him my favorite baseball player growing up was Ron Santo. I still have the Santo autographed photo he gave me. He was a very thoughtful individual.

By John McIntire - September 10, 2025

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