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Joseph Barlas, age 71, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 10, 2025, at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.
He was born June 27, 1954 in Pittsburgh, PA son of the late Joseph Patrick & Dorothy Cecilia (Ruffing) Barlas. On June 7, 1975 in Munhall, PA, he married Margaret Anna (Hanchak) Barlas, who survives.
Joe retired as an aircraft mechanic inspector at the Wilmington Air Park. He was a member of the St. Columbkille Catholic Church and the Clinton Model Aviators.
In addition to his wife, other surviving family members are his sons-Joe Barlas, New Albany, IN & Nicholas (Megan) Barlas, Amelia, OH; daughter- Carolyn Barlas, Wilmington; grandson- Elijah Barlas, Wilmington; 3 brothers- Bob Barlas, Elizabeth, PA, Gary (Melissa) Barlas, Munhall, PA, & Tim (Robbin) Barlas, Dayton, Ohio; sister- Cheryl (Dave) Richard, Harrisburg, PA; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his sister- Linda Satter.
Prayers will be said 10:15 AM, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 at the Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home, 97 West Locust St, Wilmington followed by the Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM, Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, 73 North Mulberry St with Fr. Tom Mannebach officiating. Interment will follow in the Sugar Grove Cemetery, Wilmington.
The Family will receive friends from 4-7 PM, Monday, Sept. 15 at Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home.
Contributions in Joseph's memory may be made to the Food Pantry of St. Columbkille Catholic Church, 73 North Mulberry Street, Wilmington. To sign the online guest book, go to edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Rich and Bobbi Workman
September 11, 2025
Marge, so sad to hear. I remember the many years working with Joe at ABX. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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