Francis Stanley Barry, 93

LOWELLVILLE…Francis Stanley Barry, 93 passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

Francis was born January 29, 1933 in Youngstown, Ohio a son of Stanley and Estelle (Adazwic) Barry.

He was a member of the U.S. Army.

Francis married the love of his life, the former Bernadine Badurik on November 19, 1960 and they shared 64 years of marriage until her passing on April 28, 2024.

Francis worked as a plumber and steamfitter and was a member of Local 87.

Francis was a parishioner of Christ Our Savior Parish at Holy Trinity Church in Struthers, Ohio.

He was a member of the Lowellville Rod and Gun Club, Men's Club- Muscle Club, and Knights of Columbus at Holy Trinity.

Francis enjoyed fishing, carpentry and gardening. He was a bee keeper and also raised chickens.

Francis will be deeply missed and always remembered by his sons, Stanley (Ellen) Barry of Philadelphia, PA, David (Jamie) Barry of Columbus, Dr. Christopher (Robin) Barry of Arcadia, Oklahoma and his daughter, Marianne (Andy) Guidos of Hudson, Ohio; twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren with one on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Bernadine; brothers, Norbert and Richard Barry.

The Barry family has entrusted Francis' care to the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell, Ohio where calling hours will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026 from 9:30-10:30am with prayers at 10:30am. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00am at Christ Our Savior Parish at Holy Trinity Church in Struthers, Ohio.

Francis will be laid to rest next to his wife at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Cemetery in Lowellville, Ohio.