Barry W. Stiehler

Barry W. Stiehler, 82, of Karns City, passed away peacefully in the company of his loving wife and family, Thursday evening, July 10, 2025 at Quality Life Services in Chicora.

Barry was born in Pittsburgh on January 15, 1943. He was the son of the late John E. and Wanda C. Lokar Stiehler. He was a 1960 graduate of Fairview Township Karns City High School and was a United States Army veteran. Mr. Stiehler earned an associate degree in fire science from the community College of Allegheny County. He was employed at the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and retired as a well respected captain following 34 years of distinguished service. Mr. Stiehler was a 32nd Degree Mason, and Past Master of the former Crescent Masonic Lodge in Pittsburgh. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Fraternity and currently belonged to Franklin/St. John's Trinity Masonic Lodge #221 F & AM in Pittsburgh. 

He looked forward to playing the Pennsylvania Lottery Daily Number, was an avid fisherman, and was a lifelong sports mentor in football and wrestling to his grandson, Ben.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene Victor Stiehler, whom he married in Pittsburgh on July 18, 1970. Also surviving is a daughter, Chrissy R. Stiehler, of Pittsburgh, two grandchildren, Erica R. Wagner of Pittsburgh, and Ben Kane, of Avonmore; three brother, Robert W. "Bobby" Stiehler and his wife, Carla, Terry M. Stiehler and his wife, Shereen, and Warren V. Stiehler and his wife, Carolyn, all of Karns City, as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, John and Kathy (Litzenburg) Stiehler, and a niece.

The family extends a heartfelt thanks to the staff at Quality Life Services, Chicora for their kind and exceptional care.

Friends will be received at the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora Fenelton Rd, Chicora from 2-6 p.m. Tuesday. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday from the funeral home with the Rev. John Pistorius, pastor of Christ's Family Church, officiating. Members of Franklin St. John's Trinity Masonic Lodge #221 F & AM will conduct a memorial service for their departed brother 5:45 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Members of the Chicora and Brady's Bend American Legion Posts will accord military honors at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday. Interment will be at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. 

Memorial contributions in Barry's name may be made to Petrolia Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 237, Petrolia, PA 16050. 

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