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Lisa Barnhart Obituary
1962-2014 EDMESTON, NY Lisa Ann Barnhart, 51, daughter of Linda (Siemens) McClellan and the late Bernard L. Barnhart, Jr. was born in North Adams, Massachusetts, on December 28, 1962, passed away at home at Pathfinder Village, Edmeston, N.Y., on May 13, 2014, surrounded by her family, following a long illness. Lisa received her education in Shaftsbury and Bennington, Vermont, then began her working career at the Ramada Inn, in Bennington, prior to moving from her home in Hoosick Falls, N.Y., to Edmeston in 1991. She worked in Oneonta, N.Y., while living in the very special community of Pathfinder Village, Edmeston. Lisa was an avid sportswoman and enjoyed many sporting achievements through her participation in Vermont and New York Special Olympics at local, national and international levels winning many medals for track and field, swimming and cross country skiing. Lisa enjoyed bowling, music, dancing, motorcycle rides, travel, celebrations with her family and many friends. In addition to her mother Lisa is survived by her step-father Harold McClellan of Hoosick Falls, sister April Maxwell and partner Stuart Murdoch of England, nieces; Brittany DeWitt and partner Daniel Boyland of Hoosick Falls, and Lydia Maxwell of England, great nephew Nathaniel Boyland of Hoosick Falls, aunts Marion Cipperly and Wilma Gutermuth of Hoosick Falls, also several wonderful cousins from across the United States. Lisa was predeceased by her step-father R. Gordon Russell who held a very special place in her heart for the love and care he provided. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services will be Saturday May 17, at 11:00 am from St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY. Burial will follow the service at the Hoosick Rural Cemetery, Hoosick, NY. A reception will follow committal services at St. Mark's Church Hall. Relatives and friends may call at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls on Friday May 16 from 4:00 7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Pathfinder Village Incorporated or the Bennington Area Special Olympics through the funeral home. Special thanks to the loving staff at Pathfinder Village who took such great care of Lisa in her time of need, especially Jamie Miner, Robin and Sherry.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Barnhart
Laura and Rich Muir
May 28, 2014
Linda, April and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Lisa's passing on. She touched our hearts when she was in Special Olympics. She was a sweetheart and always made people smile. My tears and prayers are with you all during this time and in the days to come. So many nice memories. May God comfort and bless you with beautiful memories that will always stay in your hearts.
Laura and Rich Muir and Family
April Maxwell
May 22, 2014
From our entire family, thank you all for remembering Lisa and for posting your condolences, your kind words have meant a lot to us during this sad time. Remember my sister, don't forget her, she was special - Tears are easily shed, but her gift continues, she gave us all smiles.
Peggy Wilson
May 17, 2014
Dear Linda and family, My heart is heavy as I just learned of Lisa's passing. Her memory will forever be with me as she was one of my very first students...she holds a special place in Marks, Sarah's and my hearts. Love to you and your family...
Linda Bender Minkler
May 17, 2014
Linda, Harold and April so sorry for your loss of Lisa. My heart and prayers are with you at this time.
Tim and Allie Vassello
May 16, 2014
Linda, Harold and family,
So very sorry to hear about Lisa. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Members of the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad
May 16, 2014
Lisa was a special person with a warm heart and smile that will missed by all.
Laura Reynolds
May 16, 2014
Linda, Harold and Family. I remember Lisa from years ago. My thoughts are with all of you. I am sure she has a very special place in heaven and was greeted by all those who went before her.
Robin Costantino
May 16, 2014
Linda & April & family: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness with the passing of Lisa.
May 15, 2014
To Linda & April-Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May you find comfort knowing you were blessed with a loving daughter and sister and she will be sadly missed.
Jodi Gernon
May 15, 2014
So sorry to hear about her passing April. I remember her quite a bit from our high school years. She always had a smile for us.
Marylou Simmons
May 15, 2014
Linda and Family, So saddened to learn of Lisa's passing. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Marylou Simmons
Teri bump
May 15, 2014
Linda & April- Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. So sorry for your loss. Teri
Anne Hilliard
May 15, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Lisa from elementary school. We were friends on the playground. She was such an outgoing sweet kid who loved to play games. I'm sad at her passing. I have often thought of Lisa over the years wondering how life had gone for her. I am very happy to see she had a full and loving life.
May 15, 2014
Sending hugs and love to Linda April and family...
Heather Gates
May 15, 2014
I can remember that beautiful smile when she say someone she knew.. The hugs.. And the smile on her face when she was with April.. What a beautiful lady.. Gone but never forgotten...
Love heather
May 15, 2014
Linda & Harold, So sorry for your loss,please accept sincere condolences & May God Bless you & yours in your time of sadness....Respectfully: Don Marcoux
Tom Webster
May 15, 2014
Linda, Harold and family so sorry for your loss another angel in heaven this day looking down on us. Your family is in our prayers. Tom & Mary
Linda & John Henderson
May 15, 2014
Linda, Harold, April, Brittany, Lydia, I am so sorry to hear of Lisa's passing. She was a special person and I know she will be missed. Sending love to you all.
May 15, 2014
Linda and family,
What a sad time for you all. I will keep you in my prayers. May you know that this beautiful child is with her Lord now.
What a wonderful life you gave her.
Bev Perry
May 15, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss, Linda. May God comfort you at this time.
Jack Hawks
May 15, 2014
Linda and family, sorry to read of your loss, know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Sharon & Wayne Rabideau
May 15, 2014
Linda, April and family, so sorry to hear this about Lisa. Keeping you all in our hearts and prayers.
Niel and Roseanne Stowell
May 15, 2014
Linda, Harold, April and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Lisa was a wonderful young lady who lived life to the fullest. Please know you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Lori Grace
May 15, 2014
Lisa was a beautiful person, and it was an honor to call her "friend." We will miss her, and send our condolences to her family.
Cheryl Ann Kresky
May 15, 2014
Linda, and family,
I am so saddened to hear of Lisa's passing. My heartfelt sympathy for you. Her smile made my day whenever I saw her.
Another angel is smiling down from Heaven.
Joe and Gayle Magisano
May 15, 2014
Linda, Harold, April and family ~ our deepest sympathy on your loss. While she is safely in heaven, the love and memories you shared will never die. Her sweet smile and the joy she gave you will hold a special place in your hearts forever. You are in our prayers. Love and hugs
Debbie Surdam
May 15, 2014
This is so sad. My sincere condolences to all of Lisa's family and friends. She was a sweet person and will never be forgotten. Keeping you all in my prayers.
May 15, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of Lisa's passing. I rode the school bus with Lisa so many years ago and I'm sure it was Lisa who gave me the compassion and love in my heart for children with disabilities. She was so very sweet and funny and it sounds like she lived a very full, rewarding life! May she rest in peace now and may you all be comforted by many happy memories... Becky (Smith) Benkoski
Donna Geers Martin & Mike Rodak
May 15, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about Lisa's passing. We remember her fondly at HFCS. She was a great girl and had a wonderful and caring family. Your memories will live on.
Stephannie Peters
May 15, 2014
April & Family ~ I am so sorry about Lisa's passing. Thinking of you
Gary&MaryAnn Pierce
May 15, 2014
Lisa,was a very special girl who everyone loved,she brought sunshine to your life,she is in a special place now as a angel looking down on all of us.she will be sadly missed.
Sue & Mike Herring
May 15, 2014
Dear April,Linda& Harold, I am so very sorry to hear of Lisa's passing. She was a wonderful girl.Can't help but think of the sleepovers that April had and sleigh riding with you both in West Hoosick. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love Sue&Mike Herring
Sharon Goodermote
May 15, 2014
Linda and family -- so very sorry for your loss. Sheri and Dwight Goodermote
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