Rev. Charles A. Bark Jr. 1938-2023

He was born June 1, 1938, in Pennsylvania, a son of the late Dr. Charles and Mildred Maitland Bark.

Charlie was a Methodist reverend at John Wesley United Methodist Church, Falmouth, Mass., among a few other Methodist churches.

He served in the U.S. Navy for 10 years prior to becoming a reverend.

He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and long chats with his good friends, Russell Metcalfe and Paul Detterman.

Charlie loved his family deeply. He enjoyed his adventurous outing with his grandson-in-love, Steve. Charlie loved to talk with and tell stories with everyone.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Alice Tenczar Bark, whom he married February 1964; a daughter, Terrye (Jeffrey) Stewart of East Palestine; a sister, Missie Godwin; two grandchildren, Josalyn (Steven) Tigelman and Skylar Bark; a daughter-in-law, Tracy Bark; two cousins, Janie Conrad and Martha Gealy; and nine beloved great-grandchildren, Caydene, Jilliauna, Tripp, Caleena, Jursiey, Clark, Troyal, Jeffrey and Bricker.

He was preceded in death by his son, Charles “Chuck” Bark III.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Friends and family are invited to check the funeral home website in the coming days for more details.

Professional services have been entrusted to the Van Dyke-Swaney-Rettig Funeral Home, East Palestine. Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com.

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