Barry Lee Proctor

Barry L. Proctor, 71, of Rocky Grove passed away at home with his family at his side after battling an extended illness.

Born in Franklin on January 28, 1954 he was the son of the late Manley and Marion (Young) Proctor. He was a 1974 graduate of Franklin High School.

On August 8, 1979, he married the love of his life, the former Betty Birchard, and she survives.

Barry was a selfless and caring person who was there for everyone who needed it. He enjoyed sprint car racing and fishing, was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, and loved listening to “old” country with Reba McEntire as his favorite along with Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and more. In his younger years, he created beautiful wood pieces that will be cherished by his family for years to come.

Most of all, he enjoyed the little ones, mostly babies, and had a knack for keeping them quiet and entertained. His world were his own children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and he spoiled them every chance he could.

Left to cherish his memories along with his wife of 46 years are his daughters Yolanda Berry and her husband, Jason, of Greenville and Susan Proctor of Rocky Grove; his grandchildren who adored him, Matthew Graham of Franklin, Brittany Myers and her husband ,Sam, of Sligo, Austin Stelene and his companion, Sara Keltz, of Oil City, Kody Stelene and his fiancee, Brianna Yanulittis, of Leeper, Courtlynn Foster of Rocky Grove, Zane Berry and his fiancee, Olivia, of Saegertown, Gabriella Berry and her fiance, Jordan Quade, of Greenville, and Aiden Berry of Conneaut Lake; his great grandchildren William, Thomas, Alex, Olivia, Kayson, Kolson, Tahlia, and Aiden; and his brothers, Robert Proctor and his wife, Penny, Brian Proctor, and Mark Proctor and his wife, Carol, all of Franklin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepchildren Robbie J. Spencer, Ricky Lee Spencer, and Angie Marie Spencer; his son-in-law Michael Stelene, and numerous aunts and uncles.

Guests will be received at Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Friday, November 14, 2025 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and funeral services will be held immediately following at 1:00 pm with Pastor Matt Martinec, pastor of Donation Hill Bible Church, officiating.

Barry will be laid to rest in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Franklin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Barry’s memory to the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation at https://secure.givetochildrens.org or mail your donation to 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to Hillman Cancer Center, AseraCare, and Dr, David Geller for their wonderful care and support to Barry and to Donation Hill Bible Church for giving him the chance to be baptized.

Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Barry’s Book of Memories online at warrenfh.com.