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OWVILLE-Barry Michael Ortlieb, 78, of River Road in Lowville, passed away in Virginia on Friday, January 10, 2025. The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Bethel Church of the Nazarene, Lowville, with Pastor Nate Patnode officiating. A summer burial with Military Honors will be in Martinsburg Cemetery. Calling hours are from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., 5702 Waters Road, Lowville, NY 13367. Contributions in Barry’s name may be made to Bethel Church of the Nazarene, 7476 NY-12, Lowville, NY 13367, or to the Lowville VFW Post #6912, P.O. Box 287, Lowville, NY 13367. Barry is survived by his beloved wife, Mitsuko; a daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Ryan Nacin of Alexandria, VA; and many cousins and close friends. He is predeceased by his mother, Alice Ortlieb. Barry was born on April 15, 1946, in Martinsburg, NY, the son of the late Alice Ortlieb. He graduated from Lowville Academy in 1965 and joined the U.S. Navy, serving as a Heavy Equipment Operator with the Seabees. His service, which included multiple overseas tours and service in Vietnam, was a source of pride for him and his family. On October 16, 1971, he married the love of his life, Mitsuko Yokoda, in Lowville, NY. Barry retired from the U.S. Navy after more than 21 years of service. His second career was as an Army civilian at Fort Drum, NY, culminating in 2008 as a Transportation Supervisor. He was an active member and volunteer of the Lowville Baptist Church and Bethel Church of the Nazarene, Lowville. Barry was a Life member of Lewis County Memorial Post #6912, Lowville VFW, where he was a canteen officer and marched in many parades. He loved animals and enjoyed golfing, crafts, embroidery, woodworking, martial arts, bird watching, playing guitar, and attending live hockey games. But above all, his greatest joy came from spending time with his beloved family and friends. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.
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Published by WKTV on Jan. 16, 2025.
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