Obituary of Edwin L. Barker

Mr. Edwin L. Barker, 76, of 219 Seneca Woods Drive Seneca, PA, died Saturday evening December 18, 2010 at the Titusville Area Hospital. Mr. Barker was born on August 24, 1934 in Titusville, a son of the late Cecil and Mildred Proctor Barker. He was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy in Titusville. He had been employed at the former Cyclops Specialty Steel Corp., Grand Valley Manufacturing, and H & R Block in Titusville. Mr. Barker was a veteran having served in the US Air Force and Army. While enlisted, he was a golden gloves boxer in the Army. He was an accomplished musician having played many instruments. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. Mr. Barker is survived by four children, Brenda Holmes and husband Fred of Cooperstown, Cheryl Wright of Ripley, NY, Michelle Mulvin and husband Chris of Corry, and Mildred Johnson and John Perry of Titusville; 12 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins including Mary Lou Warner of Evans City; two brothers, Leonard Barker of Titusville and Carl Barker of Titusville; a sister, Charlotte Danzer of Harrisburg; a brother-in-law, Kenneth Schreffler of Titusville; and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Diana; two sisters, Lucille Schreffler and Patricia Bowen; and a brother-in-law, Thomas Danzer. No public calling hours will be observed. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. The family asks that memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.