Edward M. Barnes

Edward M. Barnes, age 87, of Sharon, PA, formerly of Barnsboro, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023, at his residence, with his family by his side.

Born in Spangler, PA, on October, 14, 1937, he was the son of the late David and Matilda (Mulhollen) Barnes.

He married the former Nora Johnston, on January 6, 2007, and she survives at home.

Edward attended the Barnsboro School District and served his country in the US Marines, during the Korean War. He also spent eight years in the Army Reserves. Upon being discharged Edward worked for Penn Elec as a Lumberjack for 35 years.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing and being in the woods, especially at his cabin in Tionesta, Pa. He was a member of the VFW in Spangler, Pa.

Surviving is a daughter Desire' Bernard and a son William Barnes, both of Hastings, PA, two step-daughters, Vicky Dignall, of Sharon, PA, and Juliann Moore, of Bristolville, OH, two step-sons, Raymond Ortiz, of Transfer, PA, and Kevin Johnston, of Sharon, PA, a brother Donald Barnes, of Butler, PA, a sister Darlene Lamont, of Altoona, PA, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Edward Barnes, four brothers, Bobby, Ralph, Earl and Paul Barnes, a sister, Betty Jean Siccarelli and an infant daughter Ruth.

A gathering time will be held on Friday, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home LLC, 264 E. State Street, Sharon, Pa. A memorial service will follow at 6:00 PM in the funeral home with Pastor Dan Dennis of Central Community Church officiating.

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