George S Barrell

George S. Barrell, 60, of Kutztown, died suddenly Saturday, March 17, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, surrounded by his loving wife, two sons, family and friends. He was the husband of Deborah A. (Heffner) Barrell. They were married June 11, 1977.

Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late George N. Barrell and Betty J. (Bissey) Barrell Hill. He was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Kutztown, where he currently served on the Finance Committee. He was U.S. Marine Corp veteran. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Albright College in 1978. He joined Long, Barrell & Co., St. Lawrence in 1979.

George was a member of Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs, and he held a Series 7 accounting license. He was a past president of Kutztown Rotary Club and received the Paul Harris Fellow Award, and was currently serving as the treasurer of the Kutztown Rotary Charitable Foundation. George was a member of the Kutztown Fire Company, Kutztown Rod & Gun Club. He was a former Little League coach. Georges life revolved around his wife and two sons. He was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan. He was an enthusiast in all sports; skiing, golfing, tennis, hunting, fishing, and clamming with his family in Delaware. George was a helper to all. He will be deeply missed by his family who relied on him for his strength, wisdom and guidance. He was our rock.

He is survived by Wife, Sons, Matthew N. Barrell, Kutztown, Nicholas A., husband of Shannon L. (Rackers) Barrell, Hatboro, PA; Brothers, Steven L. Barrell, Temple, Scott A., husband of Toni Barrell, Fleetwood; Sisters, Elaine S. (Barrell) widow of Randall C. Miller, Kutztown, and Beth Ann (Barrell) wife of Kevin M. Breisch, Fleetwood; Uncle, George L. husband of Gertrude Bissey, Milton, DE and Aunt, Catherine (Bissey) Endy, Temple; 7 Nieces and 8 Nephews. He was pre-deceased by a Brother, David B. Barrell.

Funeral Services are Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 10:30 AM from St. Johns Lutheran Church, 201 E. Main Street, Kutztown, 19530. Interment in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown, with military honors provided by Ray A. Master Post #217, American Legion, Topton. Friends may call Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:00 PM in the Ludwick Funeral Home, 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the church.

The family requests contributions be made to the George S. Barrell Memorial Fund, c/o Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., P. O. Box 292, Kutztown, PA 19530-0292. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.