John Peter Barkey Jr.

John Peter Barkey, 69, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on June 19, 1951 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late John P. and Mary R. (Minder) Barkey Sr.  John was a graduate from Ohio University with a degree in Education, he retired from the City of Martins Ferry and was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church.  John was an avid reader, history buff and a trivia champion.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Lee Ann (Kinneer) Barkey; 2 daughters, Sarah (Jeff) Aspenleiter and Lydia Barkey (Christopher Haught); grandchildren John Henry Aspenleiter (Buddy) and Scarlett Anne Aspenleiter (Peanut); a sister, Mary Jane (Ray) Baker and his ever-faithful co-pilots, Smokey and Maggie.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his paternal grandparents, Istavan and Lidia (Masterhazi) Barki and maternal grandparents, Wilbert and Mary Theresa (Neal) Minder.

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic services will be at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home, Heslop Chapel, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH  43935.

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