Age 89, of Beechview, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Beloved husband of Nancy (Marenholtz) Barker. Loving father of Donna (Steve) Statewicz and the late Earl W. (Vikki—still surviving) Barker and Thomas J. Barker. Grandfather of Amy (Jason) Berteotti, Jessica Barker, Ryan (Amanda) Statewicz, Bonnie (the late Phil) Masterson, Zack Barker, Luke Barker, Courtney (Sal) Lepic, and Jacob Barker. Great-grandfather of seven great-grandchildren. Son of the late Earl H. and Gertrude M. (Schneiderlockerner) Barker. Brother of the late Alice “Billie” (Steve) Jaworski, Arlene (Raymond) Rogowicz, Ethel “Soney” (Nick) Svidunovich, and Gertrude “Sugar” (Leo) Hundertmark. Earl will be sadly missed by numerous loving nieces, nephews, and friends.
Friends received from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, January 23rd at BRUSCO-NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD., 2201 Bensonia Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 24th at 9:30 a.m. in St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish—St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1810 Belasco Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Burial to follow in Jefferson Memorial Park. To order flowers or to leave a memory or Earl, visit our website: www.brusco-napierfuneralhome.com.
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