He was retired from Carlisle Syntec Co. and worked at the former C. H. Masland, Carlisle, in the early 1970's. He also was self-employed in lawn care and maintenance. Ed enjoyed the great outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman and racing and working on old cars. He was a lifetime member of the Handyman Club of America.

Ed is survived by his companion of 38 years, Peggy L. Russell, a daughter, Karla A. Silvis (and her husband, Todd) of Carlisle, a brother, Henry E. Barrick (and his wife, JoAnn) of Newville, two granddaughters; Kayla Nickerson and Chyenne Nickerson, both of Carlisle, a grandson, Samuel Barrick and a step-grandson, Lucas Silvis, both of Carlisle, one niece and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis W. Barrick, who died in 1999.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 18, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Pastor Dennis A. Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. A visitation will be held on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110.