Barry B. Detwiler Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Barry B. Detwiler, 64 of Conestoga passed away unexpectedly at home Monday afternoon March 4, 2019. Born on October 14, 1954 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Elmer G. and Olivia J. Stark Detwiler. He was the husband of Doris J. Jordan Detwiler with who he married on October 7, 1977. Barry attended Penn Manor High School. He worked as a trackman for Amtrak for several years. Currently he was employed by East Lancaster Lowe's as an assembler. Barry loved the outdoors, whether he was hunting, camping, biking or kayaking he found enjoyment being outside. He had a love for animals, having his dog beside him when he passed. He was a jack of all trades, willing to fix anything. He had restored his son Brian's 1978 Chevy Scottsdale. Barry was a loving husband, dad and a great pappy. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Doris; daughter, Jeanette M. wife of Kyle Eshbach of Conestoga and granddaughters, Kimber and Kinsey Eshbach. His brothers Robert husband of Debra Detwiler of Millersville and Mark husband of Irene Detwiler of Hellam also survive. He was preceded in death by his son, Brian M. Detwiler who passed away on September 19, 2003 and his brothers, Alan D. and Ronald C. Detwiler. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Barry's funeral services on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11AM from the Melanie B. Scheid Funeral Directors & Cremation Services, 3225 Main Street, Conestoga, PA with Rev. Dr. Richard Rimert officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:30 to 11AM. Interment will be held in the Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. Please omit flowers, memorial remembrances may be made in Barry's memory to the Pet Pantry, 26 Millersville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603. For other information, please call 717-872-1779 or to submit an online condolence visit www.thegundelchapel.com.

Barry B. Detwiler

October 14, 1954 - March 4, 2019