Larry T Barkley

Larry T. Barkley

MOHAWK – Larry T. Barkley, age 80, of Columbia Circle, Mohawk, passed away, on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Wynn Hospital, Utica, with his loving family and friends by his side.

He was born on June 12, 1944, in Harrisburg, PA, the son of Katherine Kosperski and graduated from Purchase Line High School.  Larry was a  Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy, from 1963 to 1967.  Mr. Barkley worked as a Field Service Engineer, at the Philips Medical Systems, in Pittsburg, PA, for over twenty years.  He was an avid civil war history buff.  He was a football fan.  Larry also loved playing golf. 

Surviving family members include his long time companion of 29 years, Kathy Porter, with whom he lived, his son, Theodore “Ted” Barkley and his wife, Yuliya, of Pearl City, Illinois; Kathy’s sons, Master Chief USN, Michael J. Porter, Jr., and Patrick R. Porter and his partner, Derrick Graham; his sister, Julia “Babe” Shirley; and many nieces nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his son, Tracey; three uncles; his grandmother; his two sisters and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth Blazavich and Alex, and Margaret Nowak and Anthony; and his brother and sister-in-law, George and Doris Kosperski.

 Online condolences may be made at www.mccaberooffh.com.

Larry’s family is being assisted locally by the Mccabe~Roof Funeral Home 565Franklin Street, Clymer, Pa.  15728

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