Barry P. Slease

Barry P. Slease, age 81, of Butler, formerly of Kittanning passed away the morning of Friday June 23, 2023 at his home in Clay Township surrounded by his family.

Born on December 1, 1941 in East Franklin Township, Kittanning, he was the son of the late Edward S. Slease and late Vivian Acye (Schrecengost) Slease. 

Barry was a member of Rider Lutheran Church. He worked for Suburban Refuse in West Sunbury for many years and also in the Custodial Department for Moniteau School District.  He enjoyed Nascar and the Pittsburgh Pirates.  He loved Elvis and liked to mow grass while drinking a beer. 

Barry is survived by his wife, Judy I. (Crissman) Slease whom he married on February 18, 1966; two daughters: Traci Lee Slease of Butler and Lori Lynn (Jay) Black of Eau Claire; one granddaughter: Nicole (Andrew) Vilsack; and one brother: Nathan Dean Slease (Wendy) of Rimersburg. 

He was preceded in death by his close cousins, David and Edward Clark. 

Family and Friends will be received for visitation from 2-4 and 6-8 Sunday June 25, 2023 at the William F Young Funeral Home 132 Main Street West Sunbury.  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Monday June 26, 2023 at the funeral home with Pastor Denny Hindman officiating. 

Burial will be in Rider Church Cemetery. 

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