Barkley

Ralph “Troy” Barkley Sr., 85, of Evans City, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025.

He was born July 23, 1940, at home on his grandparents’ farm in Harmony.

Troy graduated from Evans City High School in 1958. He was co-captain of the undefeated football team his senior year. He attended Highlands University of New Mexico, where he played baseball. He was always active in sports, the outdoors and church. Troy was a member of the Evans City Sportsmen’s Club.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 65 years, Beverly Stach Barkley of Evans City; his son, Scott (Tara) Barkley of Ramona, Okla.; his brother, Rodney (Judy) Barkley, of Wynne, Ark.; his sisters, Loretta (Ronald) Rice, of Prospect, Marilyn Carrol of Eugene, Ore., Deloris Mangold of Wynne, Ark., Trudy (Paul) Stroud, of Wynne, Ark., and Lucinda Rutledge, of Springdale, Ark.; one grandson; one stepgrandson; five great-grandchildren; and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Troy was preceded in death by his son, Ralph Troy Barkley Jr.; and his sister, Dianna Watt, formerly of Sarver.

He was a devoted husband, father and servant. A man of few words, gentle, kind and willing to help others. He is loved by many family members and friends and will be greatly missed.

BARKLEY — Friends and family of Ralph “Troy” Barkley Sr., who died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, will be welcomed from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME, 116 E. Main St., Evans City.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 202 Van Buren St., Evans City.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Troy’s honor to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 202 Van Buren St., Evans City, PA 16033.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.

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