A Penguins’ void: ‘The Voice’ is muted

From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Ron Paglia, on the Pens’ longtime public address announcer John Barbaro: Anyone who knows John Barbero well will tell you he’s seldom at a loss for words.  An articulate and personable man, Barbero owns a distinctive voice that has endeared him to thousands of people in his role as the public address announcer for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has manned the mike for the past 36 seasons.  “It’s nice to know that people appreciate your work,” Barbero, a lifelong resident of Roscoe, said. “I’ve always taken my job seriously and taken pride in it. If someone compliments me on the way I do it, that means a lot to me because I want to be professional at all times.” Respect for and admiration of Barbero’s standards has never been more evident than during his absence. He’s sidelined this season as he recovers from Astrocytoma: an inoperable brain tumor. Continue Reading: