Barry William Bracker Jr. – Monongahela
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May 14, 2024

Barry William Bracker Jr. – Monongahela

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Barry William Bracker Jr., 38, of Monongahela, died Thursday, May 2, 2024, in The Grove at New Wilmington, Pa. He was born April 14, 1986, in Pittsburgh, the son of Barry William Bracker Sr. of Dunnellon, Fla., and June Marie Kreiter Bracker of Donora. Barry attended Ringgold High School. He enjoyed landscaping, working on vehicles and fixing things. Barry loved riding his motorcycle and “anything with wheels” and going on adventures at Youghiogheny River Lake. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, April Marie Davis of Pittsburgh and Theresa Ann Bracker of Monongahela; brother, Ryan Paul Kreiter of Black Diamond; and seven nieces and nephews. At the request of the family, services for Barry were private. Arrangements were entrusted to FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.

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