Barry L. Bubb, 69, of Port Royal, passed away Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, with his family by his side.
Born Aug. 6, 1952, in Harrisburg, he is a son of Eddis M. (Barnhart) Bubb of Gratz and the late Boyd L. Bubb.
Also surviving are his wife, Darlene R. (Sheeler) Bubb, whom he married June 15, 1985, two daughters, Crystal Marshall and husband, Justin, of Thompsontown, and Bridgett Newsome and husband, Joseph, of Liverpool, one brother, Boyd L. Bubb, Jr. of Texas, three sisters, Betty L. Rohr of Illinois, Bonita L. Kahley of Selinsgrove, and Beatrice L. Eckerty of Greencastle, and two granddaughters, Savannah Marshall and Kaylee Newsome.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by an infant son, one half-brother, Frank Bubb and one half-sister, Dorothy Eckley.
Barry graduated from Kishacoquillas High School in 1970 and was a supervisor at Empire Kosher for 50 years, retiring in 2020.
He enjoyed fishing, watching Nascar and football. He formerly coached the Mexico Girls Softball Team. He loved animals, especially cats.
His service will be at noon on Friday, Oct. 1 at Guss Funeral Home, Inc., 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown. Interment will be in New Church Hill Cemetery, Port Royal.
There will be a viewing from 10 am until the time of the services Friday at the funeral home.
All Covid protocols will be followed for the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas TX 75284-0692 (www.heart.org) or to an organization that supports animals.
Condolences may be left at www.gussfh.com.
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