Barry Ickes, 76, died in the Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at his home. His death followed a succession of significant ailments over the past decade all of which he navigated with uncommon grace and anticipation of meeting the Lord he proclaimed. Born in Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, he was the son of Joseph D. and Julie (Kovensky) Ickes.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan ....
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Barry graduated from Altoona High School in 1965, served two years in the US Navy, and
studied at Indiana University of PA and Manahath School of Theology. Barry loved sports,
particularly basketball. He worked at Sky Bros. and then was an independent sales consultant
for Renaissance Nutrition for 30 years. He truly loved serving his many farming families. He was
a teaching elder at Christ Community Church, preached weekly, and dearly loved his brothers
and sisters in the faith.
His greatest joys in life were spending time with his family and many friends, encouraging others, and sharing the greatness of God, the new life in the Spirit, and the promise of salvation, unconditionally offered through a living faith in Jesus.
Family and friends will be received from 12-3 on Saturday, April 8 at Frankstown Park Missionary Church, Hollidaysburg. A funeral service will follow at 3PM. A private interment will be made at Alto-Reste Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Community Church, 1225 Madison Ave., Altoona, PA 16602.
full obit: https://memorials.thegoodfuneralhomeinc.com/barry-ickes/5171136/index.php
He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan ....
~~~
Barry graduated from Altoona High School in 1965, served two years in the US Navy, and
studied at Indiana University of PA and Manahath School of Theology. Barry loved sports,
particularly basketball. He worked at Sky Bros. and then was an independent sales consultant
for Renaissance Nutrition for 30 years. He truly loved serving his many farming families. He was
a teaching elder at Christ Community Church, preached weekly, and dearly loved his brothers
and sisters in the faith.
His greatest joys in life were spending time with his family and many friends, encouraging others, and sharing the greatness of God, the new life in the Spirit, and the promise of salvation, unconditionally offered through a living faith in Jesus.
Family and friends will be received from 12-3 on Saturday, April 8 at Frankstown Park Missionary Church, Hollidaysburg. A funeral service will follow at 3PM. A private interment will be made at Alto-Reste Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Community Church, 1225 Madison Ave., Altoona, PA 16602.
full obit: https://memorials.thegoodfuneralhomeinc.com/barry-ickes/5171136/index.php
Barry Ickes, 76, died in the Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at his home. His death followed a succession of significant ailments over the past decade all of which he navigated with uncommon grace and anticipation of meeting the Lord he proclaimed. Born in Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, he was the son of Joseph D. and Julie (Kovensky) Ickes.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan ....
~~~
Barry graduated from Altoona High School in 1965, served two years in the US Navy, and
studied at Indiana University of PA and Manahath School of Theology. Barry loved sports,
particularly basketball. He worked at Sky Bros. and then was an independent sales consultant
for Renaissance Nutrition for 30 years. He truly loved serving his many farming families. He was
a teaching elder at Christ Community Church, preached weekly, and dearly loved his brothers
and sisters in the faith.
His greatest joys in life were spending time with his family and many friends, encouraging others, and sharing the greatness of God, the new life in the Spirit, and the promise of salvation, unconditionally offered through a living faith in Jesus.
Family and friends will be received from 12-3 on Saturday, April 8 at Frankstown Park Missionary Church, Hollidaysburg. A funeral service will follow at 3PM. A private interment will be made at Alto-Reste Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Community Church, 1225 Madison Ave., Altoona, PA 16602.
full obit: https://memorials.thegoodfuneralhomeinc.com/barry-ickes/5171136/index.php
He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan ....
~~~
Barry graduated from Altoona High School in 1965, served two years in the US Navy, and
studied at Indiana University of PA and Manahath School of Theology. Barry loved sports,
particularly basketball. He worked at Sky Bros. and then was an independent sales consultant
for Renaissance Nutrition for 30 years. He truly loved serving his many farming families. He was
a teaching elder at Christ Community Church, preached weekly, and dearly loved his brothers
and sisters in the faith.
His greatest joys in life were spending time with his family and many friends, encouraging others, and sharing the greatness of God, the new life in the Spirit, and the promise of salvation, unconditionally offered through a living faith in Jesus.
Family and friends will be received from 12-3 on Saturday, April 8 at Frankstown Park Missionary Church, Hollidaysburg. A funeral service will follow at 3PM. A private interment will be made at Alto-Reste Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Community Church, 1225 Madison Ave., Altoona, PA 16602.
full obit: https://memorials.thegoodfuneralhomeinc.com/barry-ickes/5171136/index.php
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