John J. Barker

John J. Barker, 78 of Ambler PA., died Monday at the home of his companion Verna Wilde in Chalfont, PA. 

Born in Philadelphia, PA., he was the son of the late George and the late Margaret (nee Kilkenny) Barker.  Mr. Barker was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth M. Barker (nee Cummings) in 1985 and his daughter Janice M. Barker in 1974.

He served in the Marine Corps during WWII.

He was a Salesman of Industrial Belts for the Durkee Atwood Company of Minneapolis, MN.

Mr. Barker was a member of St. Joseph's Church Ambler, PA, Sandy Run Country Club in Oreland and a former member of the Ambler Jaycees.

He is survived by his son George M. (Lee M.) Barker of Harleysville, PA, two grandchildren, Carly M. & John R. Barker  of Harleysville, PA. and his companion Verna Wilde of Chalfont, PA. He is also survived by his brother George L. Barker of New Britain, PA.

Relatives & Friends may call Thursday Sept. 29, 2005 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at St. Joseph’s Church Main & Poplar Sts. Ambler. Funeral Mass 10:30 AM with the Rev. Daniel Cavanaugh Pastor as Celebrant.  Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.  

Remembrances in his name to  American Cancer Society, 700 Horizon Circle Suite 201, Chalfont, PA  18914 would be appreciated by the family. 

Arrangements By:  Anton B. Urban Funeral Home Ambler, PA.