Richard J. Barr, 77, of Oil City, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

Born August 10, 1941, in Rockland, he was a son of the late William C. and Theresa J. Woloszyn Barr.

Richard served in the US Navy for eight years, earning the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea).

Richard worked for Pennzoil until his retirement in 2003. He was an active member of the Oil City VFW, PNA, and Pulaski Clubs.

On March 20, 1965, Richard married the former Janice Carbaugh, who preceded him in death on July 15, 2012.

Surviving are two children, a son, Chris Barr and wife, Julie, of Charlotte, NC and a daughter, Ambe DeLoach and husband, Mark, of Ventress, LA; and two grandchildren, Danielle Lewis of Salisbury, NC, and Cody Wolfe of Statesville, NC.

Also surviving are nine siblings, Charles Barr, Virginia Evans, Ron Barr, Don Barr, Terry Barr, Jim Barr, Joe Barr, Arthur Barr, and Alan Barr; and his lifelong best friend, Greg Hutchinson, with whom he enjoyed motorcycle riding and spent countless hours on cross-country trips.

In addition to his parents, and wife, he was preceded in death by four siblings, Helen Cotton, Mary Aites, Harvey Barr, and infant sister, Twila Barr.

At the request of Richard, there will be no visitation or services.

Morrison Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Venango Humane Society, 286 S. Main St, Seneca, PA 16346.

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