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Linda Barnes Obituary
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Lois Banks Gard. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of West Pittston. She was a graduate of Scranton Central High School and a graduate of the Community Medical Center School of Nursing. Before her retirement, Linda was employed as a registered nurse in the Operating Room at Community Medical Center in Scranton from 1973 to 1999.
Linda is survived by her husband, Dr. Willis C. Barnes, of West Pittston; children, Melissa Lavery and her husband, John, of North Wales, Pa.; Curtis Barnes and his wife, Priscilla, of Reading, Pa.; Rebecca Barnes and wife, Elizabeth, of Scranton; Jeannette Barnes and husband, Andrew Steen, of York Haven, Pa.; and Willis Barnes and wife, Que Tram, of Throop; brother, Ralph Gard, of Scranton; granddaughter, Alexandra Barnes; and several cousins.
The funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston. The Rev. David Walker will officiate. Those attending the funeral are asked to go directly to the church Friday morning. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. Interment will be in Pittston Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Scared Heart, 100 William St., Dunmore, PA 18510; or the First United Methodist Church, 408 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston, PA 18643.
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Memories and Condolences
for Linda Barnes
Ruth Passarelli
March 8, 2019
Linda was truly a lovely, sweet lady....I'm sure her family will always hold her dear in their hearts and treasure all their memories...and someday they will see her again. A blessed reunion.
James Propes
March 18, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lu Ann Hancock
March 17, 2017
We are so very sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon her.
J. Chris Malocheski
March 17, 2017
Many prayers be with you, Dr. Barnes and family. I will keep you in prayer, and please accept my sympathies.
Courtney
March 17, 2017
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to your family. For your loss, there are no words that can ease the pain of loosing someone you love. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory. Because they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:5.
Semian Family
March 16, 2017
Ralph and family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank & Norma Ciero
March 16, 2017
To Ralph and family,
Our sympathy to the family on the loss of your loved one, Linda.
Unfortunately, we are out of town, and will be unable to attend.
March 15, 2017
Dr. Barnes:
We are very sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences.
Dave and Robin Johns
Ruth Passarelli
March 15, 2017
I wish to express my deepest condolences to Dr. Barnes, daughter Becky and families.
I knew of Linda and what a lovely lady she was.
I am so sorry for their loss. I know she was cared for in the most loving way.
She is now at peace with our Lord...and may God give His Comfort to the family.
Their hearts will always remain intact, and with many treasured memories.
God Bless You All,
Ruth Passarelli
West Pittston
Dave & Mary Krolewski
March 15, 2017
Our deepest sympathy. We will remember Linda as humble, gentle and caring. God Bless you.
sickler
March 15, 2017
sorry for your loss she will be missed by all
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