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Gail B. Barnhart, 71

October 23, 2015

Gail B. Barnhart, 72, of Lititz, PA passed away peacefully at home Friday, October 23, 2015 on her 45th wedding anniversary. She was the wife of the late Robert Michael Barnhart who passed away December 30, 2014.
Born in Oceanside, NY she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (Wiesendanger) Strauss. Gail and her husband Mike owned their own business in Lititz for many years. She later worked for Warwick School District for 20 plus years, holding various positions before retiring. Gail touched the lives of many of her students. She loved attending and supporting Warwick Sports. Her hobbies included painting and making floral arrangements. She loved to dance and was always willing to give lessons. She loved spoiling her many dogs throughout her life. She will be missed by all who knew her. Gail is survived by her children Peter and wife Caroline of Neffsville, PA, Christopher and wife Bonnie of Lititz, PA, Kerry wife of Robert Dorwart of Manheim, PA and Scott and wife Heather of Lititz, PA; eight grandchildren Sage Barnhart, Danielle, Kole, Isaac and Maisie Dorwart and Raygan, Paytan and Cooper Barnhart; two sisters Joann wife of Jim Harding of LaPlata, MD and Pattie Strauss of Amityville, NY.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 7PM from the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service at the funeral home. Interment will be held at the convenience of her family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Canine Companions for Independence, P.O. Box 446
Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446 in her memory.

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Condolences to the Family

October 31, 2015

We are deeply saddened with the passing of your Mother, sister and Gramma. Even though she is gone from this world, know that she is with you always. The special memories of your Mom, Gramma & sister will pop into your thoughts throughout the rest of your lives bringing a smile or a tear running down your face. May those memories give you peace and comfort. God Bless you. With sincere sympathy and love, Sue and Jim Weaver 

October 29, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mrs “B”. Mrs “B” touched the lives of many of her students, and left an indelible mark on many of her school kids lives, mine among them. She was put in charge of some of the wayward and troubled kids, and she treated them with love and respect. When these kids were ready to give up on themselves, she just would not let that happen. When you landed in her windowless room, feeling lost, forlorn, and troubled, Mrs “B” would show you that she cared and respected you in a myriad of ways. In her room, respect was earned and not given, a life lesson being taught without our knowledge, but she knew. She took a shine to me, and me to her, and my life is soooo much richer for it. She was demanding, and I loved her for it. She was tough, and I loved her for it. She was fair, and I loved her for it. But, above all, she cared, and man o man, did I love her for it. Our community has lost a good one, and we are all a little worse off because of it. To her family and friends, you are all in my thoughts during this difficult time.
 
With deepest sympathy,
Chris Woyurka & family

October 28, 2015

I send you all condolences upon the death of your mother, especially after losing your father not so very long ago. I am keeping you in thought and prayer.
 
Thinking of you,
Deann Buffington (formerly Showers) 

October 26, 2015

We have been neighbors of Gail’s for forty plus years.Our deepest sympathy & prayers for peace & comfort for her dear family
at this difficult time. May the memories, pictures & fun times help to ease the pain she leaves behind.
God’s blessings. Stan & Lorraine Kemery
 
 
 

October 26, 2015

Gail was a terrific lady as I got a chance to work with her at the Warwick Middle School.  The world just got a little dimmer without her bright smile.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Wanda Weachter

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Thursday, October 29, 2015
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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7:00 PM
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Lititz, PA 17543
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