John J. Barko Jr.  Age 89.  Passed away March 21st.  Beloved husband of the late Bernice L. (nee Booth). Loving father of Mary Ozmialowski (Stephen), Eileen Wilkinson, John III (Carolyn) and Joseph (deceased). Grandfather of Nicholas Wilkinson and Michael Carson, and great grandfather of Rachael Graham and Christine Barko.  Dear brother of James (deceased) (Linda) Barko and Thomas (Mary Anne) Barko. Active member of the Forest City and Western Reserve Rose societies.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 25th, 12 noon at the David Martens & Son Funeral Home 4175 Rocky River Drive (between Lorain & Puritas). Interment West Park Cemetery.  Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11AM until  12 Noon.