John "Jack" Barr

1939 - 2015

John "Jack" Barr obituary, 1939-2015, Easton, PA

BORN

1939

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Strunk Funeral Home Inc. - Wilson Borough

2101 Northampton Street

Easton, Pennsylvania

John Barr Obituary

Barr, John "Jack"John "Jack" L. Barr, 75, of Moore Township, PA, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family, after an inspiring fight with cancer. Born October 27, 1939, in Easton, PA, he was a son of Myrtle M. Little Barr, of Easton and the late Martin R. Barr. He was married to his high school sweetheart, the former Joan E. Meder, for 55 years, celebrating their anniversary on May 14, 2015. Jack retired after 32 years as a sales representative for Gerber Products Co. in the Lehigh Valley area. He was a part-time firefighter in Wilson Borough for 19 years. Jack graduated from Wilson High School Class of 1958 where he served as class president and captain of the football team. He attended Churchman's Business School and served with the US Air Force. Jack was an avid Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs fan and enjoyed hunting. Among his greatest honors was being named to the Wilson Area School District Hall of Fame in 2014 and receiving the prestigious Melvin Jones Award for humanitarian service from the International Lions Club. He was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church. Jack was a member and past president of the Varsity W Club, a member and three time president of the Wilson Borough Lions Club and a former Wilson Borough Little League football and baseball coach for ten years. Survivors: In addition to his wife, Joan, and mother, Myrtle, is a son, John Scott Barr and his wife Melissa, of Macungie; two daughters, Dawn M. Frey and her husband Kenneth, of Port St. Lucie, FL and Tami J. Chomicz and her husband Kenneth, of Branford, CT; a brother, Robert A. Barr, of Williams Township, and a sister, Nancy M. Bartholomew, of Glendon Borough; six grandchildren and two great-grandsons. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by an infant brother, Martin R. Barr, Jr. Services: 9:45am Saturday from the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton Street, Wilson Borough, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am in St. Jane's Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Palmer Township. Call Friday evening 4-7pm and Saturday morning 9-9:45am in the funeral home. Burial will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at www.strunkfh.com. Contributions: May be made to St. Jane's Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Easton, PA 18045.

Published by Morning Call on Aug. 6, 2015.
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Can't believe it's been 7 yrs. since Jack's passing! I know there is not a day that you, Joan and family, don't think of him, but we know he is safe and loved and STILL looking down and laughing at our silliness! Bless you all. Kathy

Kathleen Gail Coleman

July 30, 2022

Time has passed to be sure, but you Joan and family miss him just as much today as you did yesterday. But our faith tells us he is safe and loved in heaven where he is watching us still and laughing with our earthly errors! Know that others are saying prayers for you all this day! Kathy Coleman

Kathleen Coleman

Classmate

July 30, 2020

Dear Joan, We know that you like a lot of us miss Jack. He was a great person and am sure loving husband. Thinking of you on this anniversary day. Love, Sue & Jim James

July 30, 2019

Nancy and Family,

So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother . My thoughts an prayers are with you at this time of sorrow, You have ny deepest sympathy.

Karen & Bob Bakros

August 10, 2015

Joan and family, I am so sorry for your loss

Judith Weiss Collins

August 8, 2015

Joan and Family, so very, very sorry to hear fo Jacks passing. What a man, he was one of the Greatest Burra Boys ever. He will be missed at the Fire Station, Lions Club, Republican Club, and by the whole Burra of Wilson. I have so much respect for him and your family. GOD be with all of you, and I know he is. So sorry,
But he will live on forever in our hearts.

Augie Blase

August 7, 2015

Jack "one shot" Barr. You will be deeply missed but never forgotten. My family & I have so many fond memories shared with you. You've been a part of our family as long as I can remember. Our many hunting trips to Maine & NY just wouldn't have been the same without you. You always made us laugh, wether it was your Pinocle play or your grilling expertise. 7 more minutes. 7 rib eyes burnt to a crisp. We ate them anyway, we just needed a few more pounders to help wash it down. You will always be with us in our hearts, no one can ever take that away.

Randy Perruso & family

August 7, 2015

Dear Joan, we are so sorry to learn about Jack's passing. Last I had heard he was doing well. Know that he fought the hard fight and is now at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Thanks to Jack for all he did for the class of '58. Sue Kashuba James and husband Jim, Bradenton,FL

August 7, 2015

Joan and family,
We remember Jack as a good man and dedicated Football coach. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Yvonne Noonan and daughters

Yvonne Noonan

August 7, 2015

Joan & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in these troubled times.. Jack had been part of my life for over 40 years. We coached Peewees together in the early 70's, enjoyed Lions Club together, and hunting. What fond memories over all these years. A Wilson football game won't be the same. One of my greatest pleasures in hunting was when Jack shot his big buck in NY. He was always my Pinochle partner on all our trips. I can honestly say we didn't loose that often and I have the score sheets to prove it. Loosing Jack is like loosing part of our family because we have been together for so many years. We and I especially will truly miss him. He was so fun to be with all the time. Never a person to get down in life right to the end. May you rest in peace my friend. Seven minutes will live forever in my heart. Love you. Al & family.

Al Perruso JR. & Family

August 7, 2015

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and
your family

Marie & Donald Wolfe

August 6, 2015

Babe

August 6, 2015

wendy miller

August 6, 2015

Melissa

August 6, 2015

Joan, Dawn and the entire Barr Family ~
You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of Jack. He was such a family man and also a "Boro" man. I have known your family since Fairview School and Len knew him from the Wilson Firehouse with his dad and thru Wilson sports. May he rest in peace and we hope your memories will comfort your family in the days to come. You are in our thougths and prayers ~

Diane (Young) & Len Weidner

August 6, 2015

Dear Joan & family. We are so very saddened to hear of Jack's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy. May god be with you through this very difficult time. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all. Take care and god bless.

LOVE,
Bette & Dave XXOO

Bette Seveney

August 6, 2015

Sincere Sympathy to your family. Time heals memories sustain. Sending prayers.

Karen Schmoyer

August 6, 2015

Joan & Family
*When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. One Of The Finist Boro Boys. May Jack Barr RIP....
Bevo

Bevo & Joan Walter

August 6, 2015

Tami and family We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .

Kim and Gary Amatrudi

August 6, 2015

We have truly lost a warrior.

June Stone Portz

August 6, 2015

my sincere condolences to the entire Barr family. I knew Jack many, many years ago (durin grad school and highschool GREAT MAN

BARBARA(white) Ingraffea

August 6, 2015

Scott (and entire family): Although I've known you since our Fairview days, I met your father while in my 20's and he was a sales rep. I always asked him about you and your sisters. He would share stories of you with such pride. He really loved all of you. Relish all your memories of him and pass them on. Take comfort knowing that he will always be with you. Thinking of you all. Cathy Wolfinger

August 6, 2015

Dear Barr Family,

I enjoyed working with Jack many years ago when I was a metermaid and he worked in the fire dept. I spent a lot of time during the night watching female prisoners on the monitor and listening to all of Jack's stories. He was so well loved by his fellow employees and friends. My heart is saddened that he isn't here anymore, but it is also happy that he is released from all his discomfort and is joined in heaven with a lot of his fellow co-workers. They are having a reunion and celebration and someday when it's my time, I'll will join in on the good old days with them. Until, we see each other again Jack, rest easy dear sweet man.

Susan Jarrell

August 6, 2015

Nancy and Ron, Sorry to hear of your brother passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Jay Rutan

August 6, 2015

Jack was one of the good people.

Jerry Mulford, Sr.

August 6, 2015

My heartfelt condolences to you, Joan, and family. I know how much Jack loved, you, life, and the world. "Well done thou good and faithful servant" Class of '58 will always miss you!

Kathleen Coleman

August 6, 2015

Jack, you go way back with our family. It seemed like yesterday you were on the sidelines cheering me on during football games back in high school. You were always part of our family. The many deer seasons we spent together up the mountains and then later you were with us on our Maine and New York trips. Never forget your big buck you shot in NY our first year. I'm glad you were able to make it to mom and dads big anniversary dinner and to our picnics this summer. I also enjoyed selling fried dough next to you at the fair over the years. Your "how bout a treaty for your sweetie" got them every time. Huntin' won't be the same without you but I know you'll be there with us anyway.

Dave Perruso

August 6, 2015

Barr Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. With all our sympathy Gene and Teresa Lienhard and Family Wilson , Pa.

August 6, 2015

Condolences to the entire Barr family. We go way back
to childhood and a lot of good memories
Gary Frank

August 6, 2015

My sincere and deepest sympathies on Mr. Barr's passing. He was such a nice man and I have many memories of him with the Viking Program. He truly loved all the kids and gave his time to unselfishly teaching us discipline and respect. He will be truly missed. Prayers coming your way.

Carol Golden

August 6, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Barr family. This man will be missed.

Dan Wirth

August 5, 2015

Jack a friend ,a man who loved his family with all his heart, a man who devoted his time to Wilson Borough . May you RIP my friend . Turk

Barry Kilpatrick

August 5, 2015

Joan and family. Sorry for your loss, Jack was a friend and class mate . He'll be missed .

Alberta Zellner Marshall

August 5, 2015

My condolences to the Barr family. Jack was a wonderful friend to me for the past 40 years. This is a tremendous loss not only for myself but also for the community that he loved.

Mike Collins

August 5, 2015

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