Deborah J. Barnes

Deborah J. Barnes, 75, 1018 Highway 522 N., Lewistown, PA, passed away on June 21, 2023.

Born December 30, 1947 in Lewistown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clinton Smeltzer and Ima (Workinger) Bender.  Also preceding her in death was her first spouse, Robert Kauffman and second spouse Randy Barnes.

She is survived by her spouse Ron Myers of Lewistown.  Also surviving are her children, Christian Kauffman and spouse Colleen Watts of Philadelphia, PA and Misty Kauffman and spouse Adam Rung of Chambersburg, PA; three grandchildren:  June Kauffman of Philadelphia, Calder and Sawyer Rung of Chambersburg.

Deborah graduated from Kishacoquillas High School and received her Masters Degree from Shippensburg University.  She taught kindergarten in Chambersburg for a number of years, worked as a receptionist at Kotary Dentistry in State College following her retirement from teaching, and worked for quite a while at A Little Off the Top, fitting men and women with wigs.   She was an active member of the White Memorial Church in Milroy, PA.  She enjoyed shopping, going RV camping, and going out on the boat.  She enjoyed traveling, getting her nails done and wearing wigs.  She loved her cats.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the White Memorial Church in Milroy with Pastor Jim Barnes officiating.  Her family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to:   Living Beyond Breast Cancer, 40 Monument Road, Suite 104, Bala Cynwyd, PA  19004.  Online donations may be made at www.LBBC.org.

Arrangements are under the care of Henderson-Bohn Funeral Home in Reedsville.  Online condolences may be made at www.bohnfuneralhome.com.

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