John R. Barnes's obituary , Passed away on October 6, 2025 in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

John R. Barnes

June 27, 1943 - October 6, 2025 (82 years old)

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

John R. Barnes's obituary , Passed away on October 6, 2025 in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Miller Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory

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John R. Barnes

June 27, 1943 - October 6, 2025 (82 years old)

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

John R. Barnes Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 6, 2025 we had to say goodbye to John R. Barnes of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though John has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry J. Barnes and Dorothy R. Barnes (Hafley); and his brothers, William J. and Robert A. Barnes. He is survived by: his wife Diane K. Barnes (Bair); his children, Yvonne Gamble and Andrew Barnes; and his grandchildren, Elizabeth and Nathan Gamble. He is also survived by his family — his beloved wife, children, and grandchildren.

Viewing will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Miller-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory (130 N Market St, Elizabethtown, PA 17022). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorial Contributions can be made in his memory to the charity closest to his heart, St. Joseph Indian School, P.O. Box 326 Chamberlain, SD 57326.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Miller Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory



Fri

Oct 10

Viewing

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Miller-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory
130 N Market St, Elizabethtown, PA 17022

Fri

Oct 10

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Miller-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory
130 N Market St, Elizabethtown, PA 17022

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