Charles G Barnes, Sr
February 23, 1924 - January 25, 2016
Charles G Barnes, Sr, age 91, of Hegins, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at the Schuylkill Medical Center- E Norwegian, Pottsville. He was born on Saturday, February 23, 1924, in Mt Carmel, a son of the late Lewis G Barnes and Anna C Stefanski Barnes. He was a truck driver for LS Geist Trucking and a self employed truck driver prior to his retirement.. He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins. He was a former member of the Tri-Valley School Board. Charlie was also a member of the Hegins Fire Company for many years. He was preceded in death by parents; by two grandsons Daniel Barnes and Daniel Rothermel; by four brothers Lewis Barnes, Raymond Barnes, Harry Barnes, and Thomas Barnes; and by two sisters Margaret Girton and Louella Kessler. He is survived by his wife Charmaine L Lubold Barnes, to whom he was married for 68 years. He is also survived by two sons, Charles G Barnes, Jr and his wife Dolores of Barnesville, Michael R Barnes and his wife Claire of Hegins; two grandsons, Jason Barnes and his wife Katie of Allentown, and Travis Rothermel and his wife Kim of Hegins; three great granddaughters, Ariana Barnes of Allentown, Madison Rothermel of Hegins, Gabrielle Rothermel of Hegins; two brothers, Ralph Barnes of Catawissa and Alvin Barnes of Dover, DE; three sisters, Jean Steward of Berwick, Nancy Long of Catawissa, and Mary Makowski of Elysburg; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Michael C Klahr officiating. Visitation was held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Friedens United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 57, Hegins, PA 17938. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
Charles G Barnes, Sr, age 91, of Hegins, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at the Schuylkill Medical Center- E Norwegian, Pottsville. He was born on Saturday, February 23, 1924, in Mt Carmel, a son of the late Lewis G Barnes and Anna C... View Obituary & Service Information