Ernest C. “Ernie” Barkman, Sr., 71 yrs. of Honey
Brook, died on
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at the Lifecare Hospital in West Chester, following
an illness.
He
was born in Birchrunville on March 22, 1940.
He was the son of the late Marshall and Hazel (Bartholomew)
Barkman. He was the husband of Grace A.
(Price) Barkman, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage.
Ernie
was the owner of Barkman Disposal and Twin County Disposal Companies. He was a
former member of the Full Gospel Assembly of God Church. Ernie had a passion
for life and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and auction sales. His dear friend,
Charlie Blosenski, who would take trips together with Ernie to play games at
the casino, will miss him.
He
was preceded in death by a sister, Esther Barkman.
Ernie
is survived, in addition to his wife, by his children, Ernest Jr. and his wife
Mel Barkman of Honey Brook, Brenda wife of the late Elmer Petersheim of Narvon,
Debbie and her husband Bryan Care of Birdsboro, William Deihm of East Earl,
Linda wife of the late Harry Haas of Narvon and Gail and her husband Michael
Lynch of Conestoga; his siblings, Doris Carlin of Wisconsin, Loretta Bingaman
of Leola, Linda Wasson of Florida, Cynthia Whitworth of Coatesville, Dave
Barkman of Narvon, Marshall & Wallace Barkman both of Phoenixville and Carl
Barkman of Georgia. There are 27
grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
A
funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 11 AM from the
Morgantown Community Church, 4221 East Main Street, Morgantown, Pa., with
Pastor Merle G. Stoltzfus officiating.
Interment will follow at the Caernarvon Cemetery. A calling hour will be held from 9 to 11 AM
on Saturday at the church.
In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the memory of Ernie to
the National Kidney Foundation, 111 South Independence Mall East, Suite # 441,
Philadelphia, Pa. 19106 or www.nkfdv.org
Arrangements
by The Labs Funeral Home, Inc. of Honey Brook, Pa.
For
additional information, please visit www.thelabsfh.com