Steve was a 1971 graduate of Big Spring High School and an employee for over 30 years with Pyrotek, Inc. of Carlisle. He was a member of the Big Spring United Lutheran Church, Newville and a life member of the Upper Frankford Twp. Volunteer Fire Co., where he served as President and Vice-President for 16 years and was well-known for his chicken-corn-soup at the annual Fireman's Fair. He also belonged to the Cumberland County Volunteer Firefighters Association.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 29 years, Myra E. (Sims) Barrick, one daughter, Andrea M. Ramos and her husband, Tristan of Newville, three brothers; Rickey G. Barrick and his wife, Cristen, Layne J. Barrick and his wife, Julie and Loyan K. Barrick and his wife, Tammy, all of Newville, two sisters; Saundra L. Ellis and her husband, William and Sharon A. Griffey and her husband, Richard, both of Newville and many other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother. Eddie J. Barrick

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 20, 2012, at 1 p.m. in the Big Spring United Lutheran Church, 101 Crossroad School Rd., Newville, with Rev. Jean Kuebler officiating. Burial will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle, with Fireman's honors. A viewing will be on Monday from 11 a.m. until time of services at the church. Following the graveside service family and friends are invited back to the church for a time of fellowship. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Upper Frankford Twp. Volunteer Fire Co., 4080 Enola Rd., Newville, PA 17241 or to his church.