Patricia Ann Barnes

Patricia Ann Barnes, 85, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, September 22nd, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Schuylkill Haven, on June 10, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Samuel & Sadie (Wagner) Schaeffer.

She shared 65 years of marriage with her loving husband, Albert T. Barnes, Sr, who survives her.

Patricia attended Schuylkill Haven schools.

She was a member of Salvation Army, Pottsville.

In addition to her work as a homemaker, Patricia helped her husband operate their business, Versa-Tron, as Secretary/ Co-Owner.

In addition to her husband, Patricia is survived by children Cynthia Ann Foreman wife of William Leo, Kansas City, Missouri, Thomas Barnes, Sr, Denise Koscil, Cressona, Randy A. Barnes husband of Angie, Kansas City, Missouri, and Albert T. Barnes, Jr. husband of AnnMarie, Minersville;  15  grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; and 1great-great-grandchild; and siblings Claude and Dale Schaeffer.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, at 10:30 am on Thursday, September 26th, with Envoy Brad Harris officiating.

A viewing will be held Thursday from 9:30 am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.

At her family's request, donations in Patricia's memory may be sent to Salvation Army 400 Sanderson Street, Pottsville, PA 17901.

Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, has been entrusted with arrangements.