Barry C. Fails

Barry C. Fails, 76 of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at his home.  He was born April 10, 1948 in Indiana, PA, the son of the late Raymond Fails and Clare (McFeaters) Fails. He was a gas well driller for many years.  He was a lifetime member of the Eagles and Coral-Graceton Sportsman Club and a social member of the VFW of Blairsville & New Florence. Barry was a member of the Black Lick Volunteer Fire Company for over 20 years where he enjoyed driving the International Pumper Truck.  He enjoyed running demolition derbies for many years, working on cars, riding his Harley and deer hunting.

He is survived by his children: Barry M. Fails and wife Jennifer, Blairsville, PA, Michael J. Fails, Blairsville, PA, Lori L. Jarvie and husband Brad, Clymer, PA, and Sheri M. Fails, Blairsville, PA; grandchildren: Ashley Wright, Cameron Kuzemczak, Brett Fails, Madison Fails, Abigail Jarvie, Andy Jarvie & Cole Jarvie and great grandchildren: Leo & Stella.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kathleen M. (Dunmire) Fails in 2016; sister, Phyllis Streams and twin brother, Bruce Fails.

The family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home & Monument Company, 25 W. Market St. Blairsville, PA 15717 on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 4-7 PM.  A funeral service will be held in the Funeral Home on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Bill Hebenthal officiating.  Interment will be held in the Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville, Pennsylvania.  If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Black Lick Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 415, Black Lick, PA 15716.

Watch Barry's Loving Photo Video:  https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/CL9J6G4DMZL36HTL

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