Abram G Barley

Abram G. Barley, 67 of Washington Boro, PA died Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he is the son of Abram M. Barley of Washington Boro and the late Grace Warfel Barley. He was the husband of Pattye Yakubowski Barley and they were married on Nov. 20, 1965. Mr. Barley loved farming and was the co-owner of Star Rock Farms in Conestoga, PA. He enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling, especially family vacations in Avalon, NJ. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Lancaster, where he served on Parish Council. He served as a board member of the Spiritual Center in Columbia and a volunteer at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Abram was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Columbia, PA. Abram touched so many lives during his farming career and during the time of his illness. Surviving besides his wife are two sons, Abram G. Jr., husband of Jennifer Barley of Lancaster, Christopher A. Barley of New York, NY, one daughter, Abigail B., wife of Andrew Sellers of Harrisburg, seven grandchildren: Abigail, Ellie, Jack Barley, and Mackenzie, Sofia, Andrew Jr., Luke Sellers, four sisters: Blanche Meyers of Lancaster, Florence Frey of Sharpsville, PA, Sarah Schmidt of Sandpoint, Idaho, Jane Vallin of LaGrange IL and a brother, John Barley of Mount Joy. He was preceded in death by a son, John Y. Barley and a brother, Robert Barley A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 W. Walnut Street, Lancaster on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 10:00AM. Interment will be in St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Wrightsville, Pa. There will be a viewing at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA on Wednesday night from 6-8 PM with the rosary recited at 8:00PM. No viewing on Thursday morning at the church, mass only at 10:00AM.