Stephen R. Barkey, 73, of Monongahela, died unexpectedly Friday, May 28, 2021 in his home. He was born March 31, 1948 in New Eagle, the son of the late Steve J. and Susan Weygandt Barkey, and stepson of the late Mary Butera Barkey who raised him since childhood.
Steve retired from US Steel Clairton Works after thirty six years of employment. He was a Vietnam veteran, having served in the US Army and was Catholic by faith.
He is survived by his son, Bill Watson and wife Jodi of Rostraver Township; two stepsons, Shawn and Christopher Trump; granddaughter, Rachel Watson and daughter; four brothers, Martin Barkey and wife Andrea of New Eagle, David Barkey and wife Kimberly of Monongahela, Robert Barkey of Monongahela, Rev. Patrick Barkey of Charleroi; sister-in-law, Peggy Barkey of Latrobe; numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and stepmother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lori A. Williams Barkey who died January 29, 2015; daughter, Tammy Barkey who died April 15, 2008; and brother, Michael Barkey.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 10:00 AM in St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Monongahela, with the Rev. Patrick Barkey as celebrant. Committal services and interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Charitable Foundation at Latrobe Area Hospital, c/o Michael A. Barkey CRNA Scholarship Fund, 121 W. Second Ave., Latrobe, PA 15650 or the McGuire Memorial Foundation, PO Box 48, New Brighton, PA 15066.