Obituaries
May 28, 2021

Stephen R. Barkey – Monongahela

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Stephen R. Barkey, 73, Monongahela, died unexpectedly Friday, May 28, 2021 in his home. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday’s edition of the Mon Valley Independent. FRYE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of the arrangements.

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