Barry E. Diehl, age 64, a resident of Catawissa for over 16 years, died on Monday morning, May 5, 2014, at his home under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice. His family was at his side after he was released from years of struggle with illness.
Barry was born on Thursday, September 8, 1949 in Bloomsburg, a son of Harold Diehl, Sr. of Montoursville and the late Loretta (Moody) Koser. Following graduation from the Montoursville High School in 1967, Barry entered the work force. He was a diligent employee of several area businesses, including Textron, TRW of Danville and the HRI branch in Millville.
Barry was a member of the Danville American Legion Post #40 and the Danville Moose Lodge #1133 where he enjoyed visiting with friends. Barry also enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing in the outdoors. Barry also was very talented in woodworking with projects of making shelves, curio cabinets, etc.
On December 31, 1999, Barry married Sandra K. (Bronzburg) Beagle who survives. Also surviving is a daughter: Lisa Diehl of Stillwater; a step-daughter: Kelly Crawford and husband, Tim, of Catawissa; four grandchildren; a sister: Suzanne Weaver of Danville; two brothers: Larry Diehl, Sr. and wife, Betty, of Danville and Harold Diehl, Jr. and wife, Stephanie, of Williamsport; a step-sister: Dorene Marshall and husband, Rick, of Mansfield; two step-brothers: Jeffery Diehl and wife, Tammy, of Montoursville and Daniel Diehl and wife, Brittany, of Stillwater; and 13 nieces and nephews.
A time of Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday afternoon, May 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. from the Allen Funeral Home, Inc., 745 Market at Eighth St. Bloomsburg.
Funeral services will also begin on Thursday afternoon, May 8 at 2 p.m. from the Allen Funeral Home, Inc., Bloomsburg with Rev. Christian Dunlap, the Columbia Montour Home Hospice Chaplain, officiating. Graveside committal services will immediately follow in the New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy.
Memorial contributions in Barry's name are suggested to Columbia Montour Home Health, 410 Glenn Ave., Suite 200, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.