Barry Decker, 87, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Sunday, October 8th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Barry was born in Mahanoy City, PA on April 17, 1936, a son of the late Virginia (Shiner) and Clem Decker.

He graduated from Mahanoy City High School class of 1954 and attended Villanova.

He was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City.

He served in the U.S. Army.

He retired from American Tobacco Co. as Director of Manufacturing and worked also for the PA turnpike as a bridge and materials inspector.

He was the husband of the late Nancy (Rajkowski) Decker.

Barry is survived by two daughters, Linda Decker, of Cressona; Diane Decker, of Northampton; a son, Barry Decker, of Mahanoy City; and by a sister, Virginia, wife of Robert Nahas, of Wayne NJ. a brother, Thomas Decker, of New York City; and by 2 Grandchildren Chris Decker and his wife Nicole, Courtney and her husband Joe Tamagini. 1 Great Grandchild Sophia Decker.

He is preceded in death by his Grandson Cody Decker.

Services are private at the convenience of family.

Interment at Skyview Memorial Park Tamaqua, PA.