Obituary for Richard A. "Dick" Barrett
Richard A. “Dick” Barrett, 78 of Tyrone passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022. He was born on July 24, 1944, the son of the late Samuel A. and Margaret L. (Leonard) Barrett. He was first married to Paula A. Thomas of Patton on October 22, 1966 who preceded him in death on March 14, 1987. She was the loving mother of his surviving children: Rick (Kristin) Barrett, and Julie (Kevin) Ferner. On April 14, 1988 he married Gwendolyn W. Summers who preceded him on January 13, 2022. Along with his children, he is survived by a sister: Margaret “Peggy” Rairigh; four grandchildren: Brice R. Barrett, Seth D. (Samantha) Barrett, Taylor M. (Cameron) Brown, and Maddie B. Ferner; one great-grandson: Mason O. Brown; and soulmate: Eleanor Spangler. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Patty Rhudy.
Dick was a 1962 graduate of Cambria Heights High School. He graduated from Penn State University in 1966 with a BS in Biology Education and in 1975 with a Masters of Education in Administration. He was also a football letterman for the Nittany Lions, playing from 1962-1966. He worked as a Biology and Life Science teacher at Tyrone Area High School from 1966-1970 and then became the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent at Tyrone from 1971-1996. During his tenure at Tyrone he was a coach with the football team from 1966-1969.
He had been a member of the Sinking Valley Country Club since 2001 and a member of the NRA since 1980. He also belonged to the Tyrone Fishing Club from 1971-1991. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer, and loved flying his flight simulator.
Dick was a very caring and loving person who enjoyed the presence of his family and friends, was always a support in time of need and stood for honesty and integrity.
A 2:00 pm mass for Richard A. “Dick” Barrett will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Tyrone with father Jozef Kovachic officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 1:00 pm until the time of mass. Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1105 Cameron Ave, Tyrone, PA 16686.
Arrangements are under the care of the Feller Memorial Home.
Dick was a 1962 graduate of Cambria Heights High School. He graduated from Penn State University in 1966 with a BS in Biology Education and in 1975 with a Masters of Education in Administration. He was also a football letterman for the Nittany Lions, playing from 1962-1966. He worked as a Biology and Life Science teacher at Tyrone Area High School from 1966-1970 and then became the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent at Tyrone from 1971-1996. During his tenure at Tyrone he was a coach with the football team from 1966-1969.
He had been a member of the Sinking Valley Country Club since 2001 and a member of the NRA since 1980. He also belonged to the Tyrone Fishing Club from 1971-1991. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer, and loved flying his flight simulator.
Dick was a very caring and loving person who enjoyed the presence of his family and friends, was always a support in time of need and stood for honesty and integrity.
A 2:00 pm mass for Richard A. “Dick” Barrett will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Tyrone with father Jozef Kovachic officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 1:00 pm until the time of mass. Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1105 Cameron Ave, Tyrone, PA 16686.
Arrangements are under the care of the Feller Memorial Home.