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Barry Eppler Obituary
Born in Wilkes-Barre, son of the late Talbert and Eleanor Gretschel Eppler, Barry was a graduate of Crestwood High School and attended Luzerne Community College and the Computer Processing Institute in Paramus, N.J. He served in the Army as a senior military police officer at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was a union representative at Verizon and was the president of the Eynon-Archbald Lions Club. Before retirement, he worked for NYNEX Corp. in New York and New Jersey as an outside plant technician and as a service technician with Verizon in Dunmore. He was an avid fan of Penn State and the Minnesota Vikings and will be sadly missed by all his friends and family and his furry little buddy, Lucky.
Also surviving are two sisters-in-law, Hanna George, Hanover Twp.; and Lisa Kelly, Archbald; and nieces and nephews, Susan, Robert and Eric Eppler, and Kyle Kelly.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Talbert.
The funeral will be Wednesday with Mass at 9:30 a.m. in Christ the King Parish at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald, celebrated by the Rev. Christopher Sahd, pastor. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call today, 5 to 8 p.m., at the Robert E. Decker Funeral Home, 702 River St., Peckville. The Lions Club will conduct a memorial service at 7.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barry Eppler
October 16, 2014
Please accept my condolences. Rely on God Almighty for he will sustain you.
Psalms 55:22
Cheryl Shea
October 14, 2014
Pat,
I am so sorry and saddened ..... Barry was so wonderful with such a great sense of humor. May God bless you....
Cheryl Shea
MaryElla Banks
October 14, 2014
Patti,
I am so sorry.. you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Darlene Eppler
October 14, 2014
Rest in Peace Uncle Barry, you will be missed by all.
Darlene Eppler
October 14, 2014
Aunt Patti and the family, no words can express my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this difficult time. Uncle Barry will be greatly missed. Love and miss ya's all. Darlene
Tina Brier
October 14, 2014
So very sorry - Barry was a wonder man.
Karl Rucker
October 13, 2014
I was a CWA union representative with Barry. You had to see him in action to truly appreciate what he brought to the table. He was so professional and organized when presenting a labor grievance. If you were in trouble you wanted Barry in the room. He truly missed his calling he should have been a defensive lawyer! I can't tell you how many people he helped and touched with his kindness at Verizon. I'm a better man for knowing you. You will always be my friend and union brother. In Unity: Karl
Ann Marie Novitsky-VENOSH
October 13, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Dominic Scalfer
October 13, 2014
God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.
(Psalm 46:1)
Truly loved and missed in my heart!
-D. Scalfer
October 13, 2014
Dear Patti,
Sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you the courage & strength to get this terrible time. Peace & Blessings
Ann Marie Novitsky-Venosh
Nick Simone
October 13, 2014
Barry was the finest, kindest neighbor everyone hopes they could have.
He was considerate and always willing to help. He's probably in heaven now doing odd jobs for folks.
My wife and I already miss him so much.
Rest well, Friend
Nick and Cindy
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