Obituaries
Richard C. “Barney” Barnett, Sr., 92
Richard C. “Barney” Barnett Sr., 92, formerly of Millersville, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Homestead Village.
He was the husband of the late Mary Kathryn “Kitty” Barnett, who passed away in 1992. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John R. and Frances Dussinger Barnett.
Richard retired from Thaddeus Stevens School of Technology, where as a Master Plumber he had started their plumbing instruction program. As he taught his students, he was also a student himself. At the age of 55, he received his Associates Degree in Education from Penn State University.
He was a charter member of Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church and also a charter member of the Conestoga Country Club where he was the club’s golf champion in 1971. He had also been a member of the Elks of Lancaster.
A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he served in the European Theater as a Sgt. in the infantry, earning 4 battle stars for Northern France, the Ardennes, the Rhineland and Central European campaigns.
Richard is survived by his children: Bonnie L. married to John V. Dando of Mechanicsburg, and Richard C. Jr. married to Marilyn Barnett of Brownstown; his grandchildren Kathryn Dando, Kelly Dando Kerns and husband David Kerns, Andrew Barnett, and Matthew Barnett; and his brother William A. Barnett of Elizabethtown. He is also survived by his companion, Thelma Rankin of Millersville and her family, Barbara, Mike and Paige Forney, and by many special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his 5 sisters: Dorothy, Emma, Mildred, Frances, and Ida, and his 3 brothers: John, Omar and Leon.
The family wishes to thank the kind individuals at Homestead Village, and Oak Leaf Manor in Millersville for their compassion and excellent care given to our father and grandfather.
Friends will be received on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA from 9:30-10:30AM, with the Funeral Service to follow at 10:30AM. Interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Richard’s memory to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. hospiceoflancaster.org. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 872-5041
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Rick,
What a nice/fun man your daddy was!
I remember him from Conestoga when I worked at the refreshment stand behind the 8th green. He always had a smile and a cheery comment. Sorry for your loss; I know about that and it is a lonely time, but the happy and fun memories
will help.
Sincerely,
Sandy Rankin Grove
In all the distress of your present sorrow, it will comfort you to know that human love does not die, but is in some mysterious manner transmitted to the eternal.
Those we hold close to our hearts never truly leave us. They live on the kindness they shared and the love they brought into our lives.
Barney and my husband (now deceased)Carl G, Bock taught at Thaddeus Stevens. I had the privilege of also meeting Kitty,we shared great times together picnics, alumnae events and so on.
Please accept my profound sympathy.
Teresa V. Bock
Bonnie and Rick, we will miss having Barney and mom visiting our home for many special events. Thank you for sharing him with us and especially the great companionship that he gave my mother/mother-in-law/grandmother. It was a special time, and he will be missed.
Blessings to you and yours,
Mike, Barb and Paige Forney
Dear Bonnie, Rick and family,
During special times of difficulty, one of the greatest comforts is to know that others care about you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Donna Longenecker Smoker
