Barry was last seen on the morning of July 3, 1988, walking east on Route 6 towards Wellsboro, just below his home at the Pine Creek Village Trailer Park in Galeton. He had stopped to talk to some acquaintances along the way. That was the last time anyone saw or heard from him. Police and the Fire Department, as well as Barry's family and friends searched the area. A helicopter and search dogs were also called in to assist, but no trace of Barry was found.