Barry C. Hemperly, 86 of Lancaster, passed away on February 22, 2021. He was the loving husband of Pauline “Polly” E. (Martin) Hemperly for 64 years.
Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Katherine E. (Kiehl) Hemperly.
After graduating from high school, attending West Chester State College, playing ball and working at Hubley Manufacturing Co., Barry spent his career with Bell Telephone of PA (Verizon) retiring in 1992 after 35 years.
He enjoyed bowling, coaching youth baseball, and most of all family holidays and gatherings. After retirement, Barry and Polly joined the Eastern PA Retreads Motorcycle Club and enjoyed traveling around the country on their Trike motorcycle.
Barry was a member of Goodwin Lodge #19, Tall Cedars of Lebanon Lancaster Forrest #27, Masonic Lodge #43 Lancaster F&AM and Lancaster Commandery No. 13 Knights Templar
He was a lifelong member of Covenant United Methodist Church, Lancaster.
In addition to his wife, Polly, he is survived by three children, Timothy, David and Glenda; grandchildren, Ryan, Jordan, Gregory and Kimberly and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Peter D. (Pennsburg, PA). He was predeceased by brothers, Glenn R. and Tom M.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a virtual Memorial Service on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM by visiting: https://my.gather.app/remember/barry-hemperly. Interment will follow in Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity close to your heart. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit: www.DeBordSnyder.com
Mark Myers
My condolences to the family. RIP Barry.
Bill and Nancy
Barry was a wonderful friend and man. Your family was blessed to have him as a Father and Grandfather. We were blessed to spend many good times with him. He will be dearly missed.
Keith Kreider
I was very sorry to read of your father’s passing. He was a good man, and sure enjoyed having fun bowling. Please extend my heart felt condolences to your mom, and your children.
The Gills from Fl
Rest In Peace
Always remembered by your kindness n friendship
Prayers for the family
Ronald P Scott
My condolences to Polly and his family.
It was a pleasure to know Barry & Polly through the Eastern PA Retreads M/C Club.
We Trikes had to keep together
Patrick Burke
Hemperly Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss! I have fond memories of spending time with your family growing up! Especially the vacation I spent with you at Cowan’s Gap! I remember that your dad had strong, calloused hands from a lifetime of hard work! I saw him last at Leisure Lanes, enjoying some bowling! Your family will be in my thoughts & prayers!
Terry Dohl
My heart goes out to you at this time of grief for your husband and father. Always enjoyed seeing you and Barry at the Retread functions. He will be missed by all who knew him
Sincere condolences and happy memories.
Diane Morgan
Very sorry for your loss.
Alice L Boettner
So sorry to hear of Barry’s passing. Tom and I so enjoyed being with him and Polly. They were both friendly and welcoming to us when we joined The Retreads,. Tom knew them for many years through bowling and working at Hubley.
Barry always kidded Tom about marrying a younger women. He would say “I see you brought your daughter with you again”. I know there were times when he wasn’t feeling well, but he always made time to talk and laugh.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Polly and their family.
Love to All, Tom & Alice Boettner
Lee and Elaine Krause
We are sorry for your loss, Polly and family. We will always remember how kind Barry and Polly were to us when we attended our first Mid-Atlantic Retreads Rally, in Bird-In-Hand, Lancaster County. You drove us to the store, so we could purchase water, and then drove us to September Farm to see the cheese making demonstration, because we were newbies and didn’t want to ride our motorcycles in the rain. Barry was a strong individual. He was wonderful to talk with and was always there to help anyone who needed him. We hope the memories will keep him close to you and your family, Polly. We will miss see him at the Retread events.
Lee and Elaine Krause
Joanne Crabtree
My heartfelt condolences to all of your family. Wishing you love & comfort in this difficult time.
Jane Frank
Polly we always enjoyed seeing both you and Barry at the Retread events. We enjoyed his smiles as well as yours too Polly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family at this time. Sincerely Ed and Jane Frank.
Kathy McMinn
Aunt Polly,Tim,David & Glenda.
My heart is filled with sadness hearing of Uncle Barrys passing. I have many fond memories of when I was little. I know my mom said he was always her favorite son-in-law. Now they are together with our other family members in Heaven. No more pain to suffer. I know he will certainly be missed by his family as well as all the lives he has touched over his years. My God give you all comfort knowing he’s in good hands My heartfelt condolences
Love
Kathy
Kathryn McMinn
That was corrected to say brother-in-law.