Paul Donald Barclay

Paul Donald Barclay

Paul Donald Barclay, 78, of Mechanicsburg, passed away January 29, 2012, in Holy Spirit Hospital surrounded by family. He was born September 2, 1933 in Cumberland County to the late Adeline Penner and Frank Barclay.

Paul retired from Capitol Products Inc., Mechanicsburg, after 21 years of service. He was active in the volunteer fire service throughout his life belonging to several area organizations. He became a member of Silver Springs Community Fire Company in 1954 when it was first organized. He also had memberships at Hampden Township Volunteer Fire Company, Citizen’s Fire Company No 1, Mount Holly Springs, Harrisburg River Rescue, New Cumberland River Rescue, and the Cumberland County Volunteer Fireman’s Association where he was a past president.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years: Patricia Ann Zimmerman Barclay; a daughter: Thura Ann Barclay Taylor and husband Patrick; three stepdaughters: Tammy Lee Yocum Hall and husband Nelson, Teanna Lee Yocum Bisso and husband Leonard, Tonya Lee Yocum; a stepson: David Wayne Bobb and wife Tammy; 14 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a great-grandson: Jayden Scott Taylor.

A celebration of life will be held at the Friendship Hose Company No 1 of Newville from 5 pm to 8 pm on Friday, February 3, 2012.

Cremation will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Paul’s family has entrusted his care to Myers–Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory, (717) 766-3421, www.Myers-Buhrig.com. Please share your memories and photos of Paul and offer your condolences at www.SharingSpecialMemories.com or www.Myers-Buhrig.com.