George H. BARKER

George H. BARKER, 89, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, July 3, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. 

Born November 7, 1935, in Bingham Township, he was the son of Arling M. and Rosa Howe Barker. A 1954 graduate of Ulysses High School, George was a dairy farmer for many years. He was employed by Vigortone Premix Co., American Breeders Association, Allegany Township, and Leet Brothers. George was a life member of the Tri-Town Volunteer Fire Company in Ulysses, life member of Headwaters FFA Alumni & Supporters Association, and a social member of Carl E. Hyde American Legion Post #963 in Ulysses. He served as a 4-H leader, ASCS chairman, Pomona Grange Master, Maple Association president, and was active in Potter County, State, and National Holstein Associations. He attended Gold Church. George was a baseball, golf, and bowling enthusiast. 

Surviving are: his wife, Rosella; four daughters, Candice (Ronald) Cooney, Caramel “Carm” Barker, Celeste “Cookie” (Michael Prescott) Barker, and Georgia (Roger) McCutcheon; three grandsons, Colby(Renita) Cooney, Colt (Kaitlyn) Cooney, and Colin (Louise) Cooney; seven great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; his former wife, Bonnie Barker; four step-sons, Richard (Dawn) Saunders, William (Bill) Saunders, David (Mary) Saunders, and Gerald (Lucas) Saunders; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Charles R. Barker; and three sisters, Marie Lent, Vivian Cornell, and Aurelia Moser. 

Friends may call at Gold Church, 2402 S.R. 49W, Ulysses, PA 16948 on Monday, July 7, 2025 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, with Funeral Services following at 11:00 AM. Rev. Cameron Cowburn will officiate. 

Memorials may be made to Tri-Town Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 277, Ulysses, PA 16948. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.