Obituary of Barry C. Brendlinger, Jr.

Brendlinger, Barry C., Jr. “B.J.”, 36, Johnstown, formerly of Armagh, passed away May 15, 2018.  Born August 28, 1981 in Johnstown the son of the late Barry C. Brendlinger, Sr. and Melinda Kabasta, and special friend, Mark Gunter, New Florence. In addition to his mother, B.J. is also survived by wife Elizabeth Brendlinger, Greensburg; children Madeline, Cora, Calvin, Angel, and Ashlynn.  Brother Timmy Brendlinger, Armagh; sister Trista Brendlinger, New Florence; Several other half siblings.  Maternal grandparents Rudolph, Sr. and Lois Kabasta, Seward; paternal grandmother Cora “Susie” Brendlinger, Armagh; mother-in-law Tracey and Chet Lorenzi, Greensburg; father-in-law Craig Firment, Arkansas; brother-in-law Andrew Firment, WY; Step-father Rick LaRock, New Florence; God parents Rudolph Kabasta, Jr., and Sheary Snyder; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Beloved dog Charlie.  In addition to his father he is also preceded in death by paternal grandfather Ernest Brendlinger; grandfather-in-law Donald “Grandpa” Sarp.  B.J. was a very generous man who would help anyone he could. His favorite things to do were spend time with his children and ride his motorcycle.  B.J. will be missed greatly by his friends and family. His memory will live on the through his children.  Friends will be received Sunday from 2 -4 and 6-8 PM at Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, 392 E. Philadelphia St., Armagh.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 AM Monday at Saint Vincent Basilica, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, Father Thomas Curry, O.S.B.  (please, meet at the church). Internment Bethel Cemetery.