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Michael Barna Obituary
Born July 2, 1918 in Benld, IL. Died May 8, 2015 in Livonia, MI.
Beloved husband of the late Matushka Jane Barna.
Loving father of Michael E. Jr. (Gail), Rt. Rev. Mitered Archpriest Timothy M. Barna (Sherelynn) and Suzanne Y. (Edward) Veres.
Dearest grandfather of Natasha (Brian), Michael E. III (Dana), Tatiana, Genevieve, Larissa and Blaise.
Dearest great-grandfather of Michael IV, Brooke and Zachery.
July 2, 1950, Rt. Rev. Barna was ordained priest and served as assistant to his father at St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Reading, PA, until 1966 when he was appointed rector.
He served St. Michael Orthodox Church in Philadelphia from 1967 to 1975.
He was most recently the rector of St. Michael the ArchAngel Orthodox Church in Redford, MI where he served from 1975 until his retirement in 2004.
Burial services will be held at St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church in Reading, PA on Monday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Interment will be in St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Cemetery following the service.
Memorials suggested to St. Nicholas Church in memory of Rt. Rev. Michael E. Barna.
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Neil Kline
May 19, 2015
Tim & Sherry, So sorry for your loss. A fine man from a wonderful family.
May 15, 2015
Father Timothy,Matushka Sherry and family: CHRIST IS RISEN! We were surprised to learn of the falling asleep of your beloved father and a long-time acquaintance of my dear brother-in-Christ Archimandrite Elias. Memory Eternal!
With love and prayers in the Risen Christ,
Father VLADIMIR and Matushka KATHERINE DEMSHUK, Masury, OH
Diane Potteiger Kelly
May 14, 2015
Sherry, Sorry to hear of your father-in law's passing. Prayers for you and your family.
Cheryl Kelchner
May 14, 2015
Sherry, Tim and family...
So sorry to hear of the passing of Tim's father. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs across the miles.
Cheryl and Larry
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