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Raymond Barry Obituary
May 23, 1952 - July 31, 2017
Lebanon
Raymond James Barry III, 65, affectionately known as "Chiefy", died Monday July 31, 2017 in his residence.
Born in Lebanon on May 23, 1952, he was the son of Joyce A. Whitman Barry of Lebanon and the late Raymond James Barry, Jr. He began working in the City of Lebanon as an employee of First Aid and Safety Patrol. He began his career in law enforcement as a Sergeant at the Lebanon County Prison and was later employed as a Lebanon County Detective. He retired in 2015 as the Police Chief of Cleona Borough but continued to work part-time for the Lebanon County Sheriff's Office. He also was teaching Criminal Justice at Harrisburg Area Community College.
Ray was a 1970 graduate of Lebanon High School, received his degree in Criminology from Penn State University, and his Master's Degree at Shippensburg University.
"Chiefy" was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of Vietnam and a member of St. Stephen's Christian Fellowship Church, Lebanon, member and past president of the Lebanon Valley Motorcycle Club, Board of Directors of First Aid and Safety Patrol, and member and Past Master of Mt. Olivet Masonic Lodge, 704, F. & A.M.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, is a son, Scott M. Barry of Lebanon; daughter, Julie M. Class of Lebanon; three grandchildren, J. P. Class, Monica L. Class, Reese E. Barry; one great-grandchild, Lakelyn Rae Class; three brothers, Bruce A., husband of June Barry, Jeffrey S. Barry, and David M. Barry, all of Lebanon; and one nephew, Bruce A. Barry, Jr. of Manheim.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at The Church of the Good Shepherd, 1500 Quentin Road, Lebanon. Interment will be held in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery with Military Honors. A viewing will be held on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory, 618 E. Main St., Annville and also on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the Church. A Masonic Service will be held by Mt. Olivet Lodge 704 F. & A.M. on Wednesday evening at 5:45 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contribution may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517 or the Michael Wise Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 8161, Reading, PA 19603 or on-line @ wisememorial.com.
Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory, Annville, is in charge of arrangements.
www.kreamerfuneralhome.com
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Kimberly Schaeffer
July 27, 2020
Missing you every day! Or lives and our town will never be the same without you.
God Bless
Theodore Anspach
August 13, 2017
Ray, it was a GREAT JOURNEY though the Lodge & Life with you. We will pray together again my Friend
Susan
August 8, 2017
May your life with Jesus be blessed ,love you Ray. Your missed already.See ya brother!!!
Jayne Miller
August 6, 2017
Dear Barry Family,
I am praying for all of you. I will miss my dear friend....forever.
Jayne
More than a professor a mentor RIP Chief. Always in our hearts
Raquel Colon
August 5, 2017
Joseph Steenson
August 4, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Barry Family. I knew Ray from both the Job and through teaching at Harrisburg Area Community College and the Harrisburg HACC Police Academy. He was a very good man and always greeted you with a smile and a handshake and was totally dedicated to public service and the community. Lebanon was very fortunately to have such a man for so many years. Job well done Ray ... Rest in Peace Brother.
Det. Joe Steenson (Ret) Derry Township PD / PSP BFS TTSS
Sharon Agresta-Siekerman
August 4, 2017
I add not only my condolences but those of my father, Joe Agresta who worked at the Lebanon Daily News and met Ray when he was younger. I became a "second generation" when I met Ray through HACC during police related training and he learned who was my father. From that point forward I was blessed to have a mentor, friend, "father-confessor" in Ray. I am proud to carry on what he believed and lived. May peace surround the Barry family and Ray's friends.
Deb & Jim Furman
August 3, 2017
R.I.P Ray. You will be greatly missed
Doug Griffin
August 3, 2017
I've known Ray since we were in Harding Jr. High together, there are not enough words to describe his legacy in Lebanon County. Ray was as perfect as a man as a man could be, my deepest condolences to all the Barry Family, I only wish he could've enjoyed his retirement for a lot longer.
Toni boltz
August 3, 2017
To the Barry family sorry for your loss. I met Ray through his brother Jeff and I also lived in cleona and was always so kind to me. He was such a nice and good person. RIP till we meet again god bless
Judy Lewis
August 2, 2017
Joyce, Bruce, Dave, Jeff and families,, My heartfelt condolences!! I know he will be sorely missed by you all and by many!! I knew he touched a lot of lives but am in awe as to how many!! He was a good friend to me all these years and I treasure our talks we had the last few years.. I will always miss him!!
Daniel Light
August 2, 2017
For all the Barry family. I only knew Ray as an acquaintance and fellow member Of St Stephens. However I liked the man a great deal and he was always friendly in return. I will miss him, but the Good Lord needed him now. May God grant you all the Peace only that He can.
Jim Eggert
August 2, 2017
I had the privilege of knowing Ray for a very long time. Even before my days as a police officer I had the opportunity to see him as the jokester he was. Ray was quick with wit and always seemed to have a smile on his face. He was a great Cop and an excellent instructor to us all while I was in the police academy. He was always there for his family and friends. While on the streets he always treated people fairly. We will all miss you Ray. RIP and hopefully we will all be together on the other side. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. God Bless.
Mike Gundrum
August 2, 2017
Joyce, Bruce, David & Jeff,
Sorry to hear of Rays passing. I have many fond memories of growing up on South 6th St. with the Barry family. Ray was a great Civil Servant and Veteran and will be sadly missed.
August 2, 2017
Joyce, Bruce, David, Jeff,
Sorry to here of the passing of Ray, I have many fond memories of life on the South Side of 6th St. and many great memories of the Barry family. He will be sadly missed. Lebanon has lost a great Civil Servant and Veteran.
Randy Edgar
August 2, 2017
We were deeply saddened to hear that Ray passed away. He was a great man in many ways and will be missed by many. Our very deepest sympathies on your loss. May God grant you His greatest peace and understanding during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Randy and Fran Edgar
John and Ann Safstrom
August 2, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to the whole Barry family
Jennifer Oh
August 2, 2017
My deepest condolences to your family in this most difficult time. Ray will be missed by many but not forgotten.
Patrick Haley
August 2, 2017
Ray, God needed you too soon! I have fond memories of our talks after you crossed my daughter and I to Cleona Elemetary. I now you loved to kayak, and I know you and The Man are enjoying a paddle in eternity! Rest in peace my friend.
Olivia Zerby
August 1, 2017
Ray was a dear friend to me, he will undoubtedly be missed by his students and community, and to all others that have been touched by his strong work ethic and life-long dedication to the service of others. Ray defined the concept of "to serve and protect" on a daily basis. My deepest condolences go out to his family, the community that he served, and the police family that he was so very proud to be a part of. I am blessed to have known him for so many years. I sincerely and respectfully thank "Chiefy" for his friendship and compassion towards others.
sherry long
August 1, 2017
A great man who was taken too soon .I always told you that you were like my second Dad..now you are in heaven with my dad..i will miss you...
sherry long
August 1, 2017
A great man who was taken too soon .I always told you that you were like my second Dad..now you are in heaven with my dad..i will miss you...
Ray's retirement party
Kimberly Schaeffer
August 1, 2017
Words can't express how much Ray meant to me and to this community! The heavens have gained a wonderful man and the world is a little darker without his presence. RIP Ray! Until we meet again!
The Staff of Kreamer Funeral Home
August 2, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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