Barry C. Jester

Barry C. Jester, 85, of North Charleroi, left this world to be with the love of his life Anna Louise on December 10th, 2024. Barry was born on May 29th, 1939 in Monessen to the late Clifford and Mary (Rulong) Jester.

Barry served his country and community honorably in the United States Marine Corps as a Corporal from 1958 to 1964, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary as Flotilla Commander, a Charleroi Auxiliary Police Officer, a member of the North Charleroi Lock No. 4 Volunteer Fire Department and a retired teacher of 28 years at the Charleroi Area School District. He loved watching NASCAR, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Penguins. Barry loved travelling across the country by motorcycle with his beloved wife.

Barry was a member of the American Legion – Post 22 and Legion Riders – Post 22 Chaplin in Charleroi, a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, he was also a member of the Faith United Presbyterian Church in Washington.

Surviving to cherish Barry’s memory; his son Brad Anton (Trisha) Jester of Clintonville PA, his grandchildren Kyle Jester of Buffalo NY, Colby Jester of Clintonville PA, and Logan Jester of McKeesport PA. His sister Elsie Jester of GA, sister Lois (Van) Johnson of NJ, brother Harry (Alice) Jester of NC, and sister DiAnn (Bob) Ray of MD, also his numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Barry is preceded in death by his beloved wife Anna Louise Jester, his son Brian Jester and his brother Bernard Jester.

Friends and family will be received from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at which time a funeral and military service will be held, on Sunday, December 15th, 2024 at HOGAN-MELENYZER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC., 226 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022. Interment with military honors will be held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Rd., Bridgeville, PA 15017 on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., guests attending are asked to meet directly at cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hogan-melenyzer.com

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