John George Barron, Jr.
John George Barron, Jr., 91, of Cumberland, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Sterling Care Frostburg Village.
Born April 26, 1932, in Pittsburg (Swissvale), Pa., he was the son of the late Anna (Kalina) and John George Barron, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his dedicated wife, Carolyn Patricia (Warren) Barron; brother-In-law, Bernard R. Warren; sister-in-law, Janet (Jeffreys) Warren; and son-in-law, Stephen Songy
John received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio. He earned a post-graduate degree in Education from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa. John was drafted served in the United States Army and Army Reserves from 1955 – 1962, and was stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky; Fort Belvoir, Va.; and Fort Jackson, S.C. John and Carolyn were married in June 1959, and pursued teaching careers in Pittsburgh, and Peters Township, Pa., before John became employed with ABLE/Hercules Inc., and they relocated to Cumberland, Md.
John enjoyed hiking in the woods, playing tennis and golf; building small scale models and trains, reading, and most passionately, he loved his dogs. After retirement, John was busier than ever writing articles for the Cumberland Times, volunteering at the Allegheny County Animal Shelter, Mended Hearts Society; delivering Meals on Wheels; and traveling.
John is survived by two daughters, Patricia Keith and Judith Barron Songy living in Chattanooga; three grandchildren, Heather, Brianna, and Caitlin; and four great-grandchildren, James, Scarlett, Lyla and Raven
In accordance with his wishes, John will be cremated and, along with Carolyn, be laid to rest at the Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga. Services will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made in the name of John and Carolyn Barron to the following organizations: Allegany County Animal Shelter, 716 Furnace St Cumberland, MD 21502; Chattanooga Humane Educational Society, 4155 Randolph Circle, Chattanooga, Tn. 37406.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Scarpelli Funeral Home P.A. 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland.
Condolences may be made at www.scarpellifh.com.