Marion Heights - Barry A. Turlis, 59, of 219 Warsaw Street, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 1, 2018 surrounded by his family.

He was born August 17, 1959 in Danville to Myron Turlis and the late Bernice (Parker) Turlis. Barry was a lifelong resident of Kulpmont and Marion Heights.  He attended school at Mount Carmel Area, graduating in 1977.

He worked for over 40 years as an electrician and most recently served as Maintenance Supervisor for Honeysuckle Apartments in Bloomsburg.

On July 16, 1983 he married the former Sharon Nestico, who survives. This year they celebrated thirty-five years of marriage.

He was a member of Holy Angels Church in Kulpmont. He belonged to Kulpmont Sportsman's Association and Marion Heights Fire Company. He enjoyed hunting and fishing; and was happiest spending time outdoors at Pop's farm in Bear Gap.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Koryn and Andrew, both of Marion Heights; his father-in-law & mother-in-law, Victor and Kay Nestico of Kulpmont; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law and best friend, Michael "Mucks" Sosnoski in 2005. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Geisinger Hospice for their care and support.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Barry A. Turlis, 59, of 219 Warsaw Street, Marion Heights - Funeral services will be private at the discretion of the family.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Geisinger Home Hospice, 100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822 or the Kulpmont Football/Baseball Association, c/o Kulpmont Borough Office, 9 North Eighth Street, Kulpmont, PA 17834.  C.J. Lucas Funeral Home, Inc., 1053 Chestnut Street, Kulpmont, C.J. Lucas, Supervisor is assisting the family with arrangements.  To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com