Michael D. Barnes, 59

January 01, 2017

Michael D. Barnes, 59, of Lancaster, passed away at Hospice & Community Care on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Born in Rockville, MD, he was the son of the late Leonard and Helen (Matulis) Barnes. Michael was the loving husband of Debra J. (Wright) Barnes.

He graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, Olney, MD, Michael completed his bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Chemical Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park. He worked as a mechanical and chemical engineer for Superpressure, Inc. in Silver Spring, MD, Wetherill Associates, Inc. in Exton, PA and Aeropulse, LLC, in Bristol, PA.

Michael was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where he served on the Liturgy Committee, the Good Shepherds Association and sang bass in the adult choir. He was a former member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Richboro, PA, where he served as head weenie and sauerkraut cook. He loved model trains, cars and music from the 30’s and 40’s and books.

Surviving in addition to his wife Debbie, are his brother Albert Barnes, husband of Christine of Concord Township, OH, sister Mary Embody of Bowie, MD, stepson Bruce Hutchinson of Willow Street, nieces Margaret and Julia Embody, nephew Robert Barnes, husband of Kristin and his Westie Humphrey.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 10 AM, Saturday January 7, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, PA 17603, with The Rev. Alan F. Wolfe and The Rev. Stephen P. Kelley as Concelebrants. A Visitation will take place from 9-10 AM at the church. The choir will sing special music requested by Mike from 9:30 to 10 AM. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 654 Hatboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954-1039.