Joanne Barnhart

Joanne Barnhart obituary, Chester, WV

Joanne Barnhart

Joanne Barnhart Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Arner Funeral Chapel - Chester on Oct. 3, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Joanne Barnhart Obituary Joanne Barnhart, 84, of Chester, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Valley Oakes Care Center in East Liverpool.
Born on January 7, 1941, in Moundsville, WV., she was the daughter of the late Orville and Letha Cunningham Dunlap.
Joanne was also preceded in death by her sons, Mike and Rickey Barnhart, sisters, Sandy Campbell, Margaret Blake, and Nila Dunlap, and brother, David Dunlap.
She dedicated many years to working as a nurses aide at East Liverpool Extended Care and was a member of the Red Hat Society.
Joanne will be deeply missed by her children, Tim Barnhart of Chester, Richard Barnhart and his wife, Kim, of Maryland, and Sandra Barnhart of Chester; brother, Orville Dunlap; sister, Betty Cox; grandchildren, Letha Phillips, Jason (Liz), Madison, Megan, Morgan, Michael, Travis, Trevor Barnhart; and great-grandchildren, Katie, Brian, Tucker, and Braelynn.
Pastor Dirk Hall will celebrate Joannes life Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Noon at the Arner Funeral Chapel. Friends may visit with her family two hours prior to the service from 10 a.m. to noon.
Services
Visitation
Saturday
April 19, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Arner Funeral Chapel
607 Carolina Ave
Chester, WV 26034
Funeral Service
Saturday
April 19, 2025
12:00 PM
Arner Funeral Chapel
607 Carolina Ave
Chester, WV 26034 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Joanne Barnhart, please visit our Tree Store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Joanne's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Joanne Barnhart's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Joanne Barnhart's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?