PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

2020 No. 47

CURRENT OFFICERS AND STAFF

President: Beth Sowers (2021) 228 Valley View Road

Millerstown, PA 17062

717-648-1522

Email: sowersb85(at)yahoo.com

Vice President: Charlie Barner (2021)

Treasurer & Recording Secretary: Eunice Barner (2021) 10 Alleman Lane

Shippensburg, PA 17257

717-423-5350

Email: pebarner(at)centurylink.net

Executive Committee: Matt Pryber (2021) Christopher Barner (2021) Dave Barner (2022) Wayne D. Barner (2022)

Newsletter: Paul Barner, Editor 10 Alleman Lane

Shippensburg, PA 17257

Email: pebarner(at)centurylink.net

Mailing List and Data Base Chairman: Charlie Barner 675 Clydesdale Drive

York, PA 17402

717-434-9423

Email: cwbarner (at) Comcast.net

History Committee: Wayne D. Barner

Beth Byers Sowers

Charlie Barner Matt Pryber Wayne A. Barner

97th Annual Barner Reunion

At Barner’s Church

Liverpool, PA

Saturday, June 19, 2021

Hope to see you all there!!

Greetings from Liverpool!

Hope everyone is staying well and safe during this pandemic. I have had a lot of time to watch nature in Pfoutz Valley change from the brown of winter to the light green of spring. I hope it’s a sign of the earth healing, and I hope that everyone is taking this time to reflect on what is really important. Do we really need all the commercial activities out-side the home? I’m sorry for all the seniors in high school and college who have had their senior year cancelled. Congratulations to all of our “Barner kids” who will receive their diplomas without ceremonies. You have done a great job!

With a heavy heart and much discussion with the officers, I am suspending the reunion this year. I HATE to do this. In our history this was done before during the world wars. I believe that everyone needs to stay safe. I want to see all your smiling faces next year! It would be wonderful to fill the church for the next reunion.

Please put up photos, stories and remembrances on the Adam Barner Family of PA Face-book page. We can use this to stay connected. And don’t forget to check out the Adam Barner website ( www.adambarner.family ). I would like to thank Charlie and Wayne A. Barner for all their work on these sites. They took the work of the previous webmaster, Wayne D. Barner, to make this site for our use. We need to keep feeding them infor-mation and photos. Photos with names are a wonderful thing in our history.

A big “Thank You!” to Wayne D. Barner, who took Bill Barner’s and Leroy Barner’s in-formation and charts and translated them into something we can all understand.

Once again, please know that it’s with a very heavy heart that I am suspending the reun-ion. Please stay safe and healthy so we can gather at the church next year on June 19, 2021.

Respectfully,

Beth Sowers

2019-2020 BARNER REUNION FUND

2019 Balance $5,430.89

Contributions $ 245.00

Expenditures $ 325.79

2020 Balance $5,350.10

Respectfully submitted, Eunice L. Barner, treasurer

On the internet:

http://www.adambarner.family (Note the change in address!) The Adam Barner Family Reunion website, including the genealogy database.

http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/perry/tsimages/barners-al.htm

The Barner’s Church Cemetery webpage, with links to photos of the grave markers.

Facebook: Search for “Adam Barner Family of PA”.

Minutes of the Barner Reunion—2019

The 96th annual Barner Reunion was held on June 15, 2019, at the St. John's (Barner's) Lutheran Church in rural Liverpool, PA. It was a cool day with partly sunny skies and a gentle breeze. There were 24 attendees, some local and some from farther afield. Although some familiar faces were missing, we had several new attendees this year. Everyone is welcome, and we are always pleased to meet new attendees!

The business meeting was held in the church. President Beth Sowers presided. The minutes and treasurer's reports were accepted as printed in the newsletter. An election was held. Dave Barner was re-elected to the executive committee, and Bruce Barner will also serve on this committee. Both terms will expire in 2021.

There was a motion to donate $100 to St. John’s Lutheran (Barner’s) Church in appreciation for their hospitality. The motion carried unanimously.

Beth Sowers reported on the activities of Barner’s Church in the last year. They have continued to be active in raising funds for local causes. This is done through various activities, such as the making of candy Easter eggs and the annual Apple Butter Boil. The new pastor, J Bohn, and his wife were present at the church.

The history committee report was presented by Charlie Barner, who offered an online tour of the family website at http://www.adambarner.family. The website is interactive and has many features to make browsing among family records a deeply interesting experience. Additions and corrections may be submitted directly on the website for review by the webmaster. Many thanks go to Charlie, who maintains the website, and his father, Wayne A. Barner who maintains the family genealogical records. We also have a family Facebook page, Adam Barner Family of PA.

All in attendance introduced themselves and shared some thoughts. A cash offering was taken. It amounted to $205. A picture was taken of the group before adjourning.

A luncheon was served by the ladies of the church. This is a highlight each year and features homemade soups and pies, with barbecue sandwiches and hot dogs. The meal was further enhanced by conversation, laughter and good fellowship.

The group gathered at the cemetery and the wreath was placed at the Adam Barner memorial by Wayne A. Barner. Rev. Jay Bohn, pastor of Barner’s Church, offered a prayer.

Respectfully submitted, Eunice L. Barner NOTE: If you see corrections that are needed, please notify Eunice (see contact information on page 1).

Greetings from Barner’s Church!

We invite you to join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM for worship. For more information on what is happening at Barner’s Church, check out our website at www.barnerschurch.com or call us at 717-444-3834. We hope that you will join us as we continue God’s work.

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Apple Butter Boiling

Each fall an Apple Butter Boil is held at Barner’s Church.

The apple butter is boiled in antique copper kettles and sold on the grounds. A Dutch pot pie dinner is served in the Parish House from noon until 5 PM. The dinner includes chicken or beef pot pie, corn, pepper slaw, bread and apple butter. The dinner is served family style and is all-you-can-eat. Your choice of pie or ice cream is included in the price.

For those who prefer the lighter side, there is a food stand in the grove that serves chicken corn soup, ham bean soup, barbe-cue sandwiches, hot dogs, homemade ice cream and pie.

The craft tent features the members’ many talents, and you can find anything from homemade baked goods to stained-glass ornaments.

Clair A. Barner, of Kearney, MO, b. 9 Mar 1938 (Lock Haven, PA), d. 1 May 2019 (Liberty, MO). Parents: Clair Albert and Martha (Ruhl) Barner. Children: Ronald (Amy) Barner, Deborah (Rick) Gaddis, Jeff Barner, Sherry Fetzer. Siblings: Harold Barner, Ed Barner, Robert Barner, David Barner, Ward (Shirley) Barner, Samuel (Connie) Barner.

George H. Barner, Jr, of Shippensburg, PA, b. 4 May 1935 (Shippensburg, PA), d. 19 Mar 2020 (Shippensburg, PA). Par-ents: George H. Barner Sr and Katherine (Fitzgerald) Barner. For-mer wife: Elizabeth (Alleman) Barner. Children: Linda (Robert) Shoemaker, Kathy Myers, Barbara Barner, Paul (Eunice) Barner, Gary (Patricia) Barner. Siblings: Betty Bernard, John Barner, Larry Barner. Burial: Spring Hill Cemetery, Shippensburg, PA.

George L. Barner, of Lock Haven, PA, b. 14 Dec 1947 (Lock Haven, PA), d. 19 Aug 2019 (Lock Haven, PA). Parents: George H. and Mildred (Garringer) Barner. Wife: Martha J. Stitzer (m. 20 Aug 2005). Children: Brian S. Barner, Travis L. Barner, Arlo J. Barner, Benjamin J. Barner, Joel S. Barner, Jessica L. Holland, Justin D. (Cara) Geary. Sister: Susan M. Barner. Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mill Hall, PA.

Gerald R. "Cherry Pie" Barner, b. 24 Apr 1941 (Bellefonte, PA), d. 23 Jul 2019 (Williamsport, PA). Parents: Harry M. and Verna Beatrice (Heeman) Barner. Companion: Barbara Inhoof. Children: Gerald (Audrey) Barner Jr, Richard (Linda) Barner, Randall (Deanna) Barner, Mike (Lynn) Corman, Denis (Nelson) Haight. Siblings: Harry Barner, Barry Barner, Kenny Barner, Joyce Fetzer, Barbara Brouse, Clarence Barner, Mahlon Barner, Robert Barner, Florence Litz. Burial: Snydertown Cemetery.

Harry M. Barner, of Howard, PA, b. 9 Nov 1925, d. 7 Apr 2020 (Howard, PA). Parents: Harry B. and Verna (Heeman) Barner. Wife: Bettie (Kerstetter) Barner (m. 22 Dec 1945. Daughters: Darla, Cheryl Srouse, Susan (David) Hackenburg, Claire (Edward) Willilams. Siblings: Kenneth Barner, Barry Barner, Joyce Fetzer, Barbara Brouse, Clarence Barner, Mahlon Barner, Robert Barner, Gerald Barner, Florence Barner. Burial: Snyder-town Cemetery, Snydertown, PA.

Max Allen Barner, of Mill Hall, PA, b. 7 Sep 1994 (Grand Rap-ids, MI), d. 17 Apr 2019 (Lock Haven, PA). Parents: Scott A. and Barbara J. Faurot Barner. Siblings: Jeremy Faurot, Katlin (Donnie) Confer, Emily Barner. Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mill Hall, PA.

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OBITUARIES

Full obituaries for many of these folks are available on the website, http://www.adambarner.family . In the upper right corner enter the first and last names, and hit the arrow button below. Find the person in the list, and the full obituary will be in “notes” at the bottom of the page.

Ronald E. “Ron” Barner, of Montgomery, PA, b. 8 Jul 1940 (Salona, PA), d. 16 Apr 2019 (Williamsport, PA). Raised by William and Charlotte (Ungard) Chatley. Married Mary Ruth (Steele) Barner 23 May 1964. Children: Trudi L. (George) Swancer, Tammi L. (Thomas) Richards. Brother: Rev. Richard M. (Sandra) Barner

Thomas C. Barner, of Hermitage, PA, b. 19 May 1943 (Charleston, Jefferson Twp., Mercer Co., PA), d. 27 Jun 2019 (Hermitage, PA). Parents: Howard H. and Elizabeth F. (Coleman) Barner. Wife: Betsy L. McKee (m. 7 May 1971, d. 13 Nov 2018). Children: Mark D. (Jennifer) Barner, Scott A. (Lisa) Barner, Connie L. (Steve) Benes, Bradford W. (Shannon) Ser. Siblings: Harry (Sally) Barner, David L. (Kay) Barner, Bet-ty Dummett, Clair Barner, Richard Barner. Burial: America’s Cemetery, Hermitage, PA.

William “Bill” Ronald Barner, of Hideaway, TX, b. 4 Apr 1932 (Kilgore, TX), d. 30 Nov 2018 (Hideaway, TX). Parents: Cooper and Lucille (Teer) Barner. Wife: Jimme Doris Blansitt Barner. Daughters: Carol Barner, Cynthia (Gary) Lee. Siblings: Jack Barner, and Linda Barner (David) Dycus. Burial: Overton City Cemetery, Overton, TX.

Edna May Barner-Portzline, of Duncannon, PA, age 94, of Duncannon, d. 19 Oct 2019 (Duncannon, PA). Husbands: Charles O. Barner, Elmer Portzline. Burial: Barner’s Cemetery, Liverpool, PA.

Lois D. Barrett, 93, d. 19 Jul 2019 (Loganton, PA). Parents: Charles W. and Beryl H. (Kleckner) Lamey. Husband: Warren H. Barrett. Children: Darlene D. Barrett, Dennis W. (Rose) Bar-rett. Siblings: Doris O. Eisenhower, William Lamey. Burial: Pleasant View Cemetery, Sinking Spring, PA.

Joseph Harold Bickel, of Lock Haven, PA, b. 13 Apr 1930 (Lock Haven, PA), D. 4 Feb 2020 (Lock Haven, PA). Wife: Gwen (Kline) Bickel (married 67 years). Children: Kurt K. (Luann) Bickel, Nancy J. (Jonathan W.) Sakowski. Siblings: Fairy Jean (Jim) Briening, Metta (James) Williamson, Shuman B. Bickel. Burial: Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lock Haven, PA.

Grace E. Brickley, of Portage, PA, b. 3 Jul 1925 (Tyrone, PA), d. 23 May 2019 (Portage, PA). Parents: Francis G. and Dorothy (Calderwood) Barner. Husband: Dallas Brickley. Children: Robert (Maria Kunrod) Brickley, Darla (Neil) Rapski, Roger (Monica Spaid) Brickley. Siblings: Jennie (Vaughn) Kruis, Fran-cis Barner Jr, Lolly Ellenberger. Burial: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA.

BARNER’S CHURCH HAPPENINGS

We had a great day for the Apple Butter Boil last fall. The money raised is used to help out in many areas of the community throughout the year.

We started making Easter Eggs, but had to shut down our project early due to COVID-19. The money from this project helps three pro-grams in Perry County.

On March 27 we welcomed a new pastor. Pastor George Scott has been leading services via Facebook.

Hopefully we will be able to hold our annual Apple Butter Boil this fall. I will put any information on the Adam Barner Family Facebook page.

Harry L. Carstetter Sr, of Antes Fort, PA, b. 5 Dec 1936, d. 31 Jul 2019 (Antes Fort, PA). Parents: Harry M and Martha (Watters) Carstetter. Wife: Shirley (Bower) Carstetter (m. 15 Jun 1957, d. Apr 2012). Children: Cynthia (Barry) Krape, Harry l. Jr (Ashley) Carstetter, James (Karen) Carstetter. Brother: Richard (Jo Ann) Carstetter. Burial: Jersey Shore Cemetery, Jersey Shore, PA.

Maxine B. Grandon, of Camp Hill, PA, b. 4 Dec 1926 (Walker Twp., Juniata Co., PA), d. 2 Jun 2019 (Camp Hill, PA). Parents: Stanley C. and Lilliam M. (Sheaffer) Barner. Husband: John Grandon. Children: Roxanne M. Grandon, Barry E. (Jacqueline A.) Grandon, Gordon A. (Maryann) Grandon. Brothers: Warren Barner, Leroy Barner, and Stan-ley Barner Jr. Burial: Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Mechan-icsburg, PA.

Judith Glossner Gray, of Lock Haven, PA, b. 31 Aug 1942 (Lock Haven, PA), d. 29 Aug 2019 (Lock Haven, PA). Par-ents: Milton Edward and Charlotte Mildred (Barger) Glossner. Husband: Russell E. Gray (m. 30 Aug 1963). Children: Steven (Christine) Gray, Michael (Lynn) Gray, Christine Schwarz (Craig Renner), Nikki (Jamie) Gray, Cheryl Sikorskas, Craig (Kris) Gray.

Audrey R. (Nicholas) Gummo, of Tylersville, PA, b. 1 Nov 1935 (Tylersville, PA), D. 24 Apr 2020 (Kutztown, PA). Par-ents: Verius “Buck” and Margaret (Slaterbeck) Nicholas. Children: Cynthia G. (Douglas J.) Manwiller, Todd R. “T.R.” (Jean Skagen) Gummo, Debra G. (James) Remaly. Siblings: Elinor (Clair) Jones, Linda (Charles) Morton, Karl “Scott” Nicholas. Siblings: Thomas Nicholas, Gene Nicholas. Burial: Union Cemetery, Tylersville, PA.

Doris Klobe, of Williamsport, PA, b. 29 Mar 1937 (Annville, PA), d. 3 Mar 2020. Parents: Edwin and Jeanie (Reis) Funck. Husband: Keneth Klobe. Children: Thomas (Patricia) Zim-merman, Barb (Jim) Eagan, Sandra (Murray) Smith, Susan (Derek) Morris. Siblings: Ray (Ruth) Funck, Richard (Nancy) Funck, Glen Funck, Anita Smith, Arlene Speck, Henry Funck, Edwin Funck, Marion Maulfaer, Eva Funck.

Doris J. Lamey, of Loganton, PA, b. 17 Jun 1934 (Booneville, PA), d. 2 Jun 2019 (Lock Haven, PA). Husband: Doyle L. Lamey (d. 2005). Children: Denis (Deborah) Lamey, Douglas (Betty) Lamey Sr, Donna Lamey-Walizer. Burial: Fairview Evangelical Cemetery, Loganton, PA.

Gordon L. “Cork” McKibben, age 90, of Belvidere, NJ, d. 4 Nov 2019. Parents: Guy and Esther McKibben. Wife: Nancy (Kleckner) McKibben. Children: Ernie (Joan) McKibben, Lisa Crawford, John (Pauletta) Mckibben. Sisters: Doris Campbell, Susan Joyce Briggs.

Michael L. Meixel, of Rauchtown, PA, b. 22 Jun 1953 (Jersey Shore, PA), d. 6 Aug 2019. Parents: Frank and Anita (Bailey) Meixel. Wife: Christianna (Tori) (m. 1978). Chil-dren: Ashley (Donn) Mosser, Brett (Kacie) Meixel. Siblings: Dean (Mary) Meixel, William (Nancy) Meixel, Bonnie (Butch) Stover, Jean Weigel.

Mary Kathryn Parks, of McElhattan, PA, B. 19 May 1927, d. 22 Feb 2020. Parents: Oscar Robert and Mary (Barner) Gilmore. Husband: Raymond F. Parks (d. 1991). Sons: Lewis A. (Peggy) Parks, Ronald C. (Linda) Parks, Robert F. (Mary Ellen) Parks, John O. (Crystal) Parks, Richard W. Parks. Sib-lings: Charlotte Fetterolf, Sarah, Polly, Grace, Robert Gil-more, Tommy Gilmore. Burial: Hayes-Fearon Cemetery, Beech Creek, PA. 4

Sherrylee Pfirman, of South Williamsport, PA, b. 17 Jun 1944 (Williamsport, PA), d. 6 Nov 2019. Parents: Ray and Nellie (Wright) Ohnmeiss. Husband: Carl L. Pfirman. Children: Michael (Kathleen) Pfirman, Stephen (Kim) Pfirman, Jeffrey Pfirman, Petrea (David) Yoder, Andrea (James) Hill, Alicea (James) Gable, Mara (William) Hause. Siblings: Terry Ohnmeiss, Steven Ohnmeiss, Sandra Ohnmeiss. Burial: St. John’s Lutheran “Red Brick” Church Ceme-tery.

Nicholas “Nick” Richard Roganish, of Mechanicsburg, PA, age 41, b. Arlington Heights, IL, d. 13 May 2019 (Mechanicsburg, PA). Par-ents: John A. “Jack” and Barbara Jane (Barner) Roganish. Sister: Vicky J. Roganish. Girlfriend: Angela G. Rhoads. Inurnment: Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg, PA.

Joyce Lorae Stahl, of Sunbury, PA, b. 26 Nov 1932 (Liverpool, PA), d 16 Nov 2019 (Northumberland, PA). Parents: Wilson Bruce Barner and Florence Euseba (Grubb) Barner. Husband: George Nicodemus Stahl (m. 22 Sep 1956). Children: Jeanette (Chris) Campbell, John (Judy) Stahl, George (Priscilla) Stahl, Genine (Tony) Donato. Sib-lings: Kenneth Barner, Donald Barner, Betty Basom, Dorothy Bair, Nancy Barner. Burial: Pomfret Manor Cemetery, Sunbury, PA.

Carol L. Welshans, of Jersey Shore, PA, b. 28 Nov 1952 (Jersey Shore, PA), d. 5 Sep 2019 (Danville, PA). Parents: Paul L. and Sarah A. (Wise) Welshans. Son: Nathan M. Welshans. Sisters: Terry L. (Clarence) Lannan, Maxine A. (Robert) Grimm.

Joseph Thomas Wilt Sr, of Lewistown, PA, age 79, d. 30 Jul 2019. Parents: Lee David and Kathryn (Grenoble) Wilt. Wife: Deborah (Albright) Wilt (m. 31 May 1969). Children: Joseph Thomas Wilt Sr, Sean (Vedra) Wilt, Kyle (Kristin) Wilt, Stephanie (Chris) Koenig, and one infant son. Siblings: Lee Wilt, Virginia Wilt, Betty St. John, Jeremiah Wilt, Dorothy Foulk, Samuel Wilt, Jacob Wilt, Rebecca Moad, Jess Wilt, Abel Wilt, John Wilt, David Wilt. Burial: Wilt Family Cemetery, McClure, PA.

Harold C. “Bud” Yost Jr, b. 9 Mar 1943 (Lock Haven, PA), d. 9 Jul 2019. Parents: Harold Charles Yost Sr and Elva Hakin Yost. Son: Harold “Buddy” Yost III. Siblings: Billy Lee Yost, Bonnie Sue Yost Probst.

ARE WE MISSING SOME INFORMATION?

Then we’re missing out on news! Please send information about mar-riages, births and deaths to Charlie Barner at the address given on page one.

Thanks!

2019 Reunion Photo

First Row (left to right) – Terry Goodling, Eunice Barner, Chris Barner Second Row – Wayne Barner, Helene Barner, Marilou Barner, Charles Barner

Third Row – Beth Sowers, Matt Pryber, Karen Kerstetter Pryber, Alice Kerstetter Vilk

Fourth Row – Bruce Barner, Karen Barner Loving, Donna Hoffman, Doris Barner, David Barner Fifth Row – Rudy C. Barner, Harold Fogle, Don Fogle

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Wreath Laying

Reverend Jay Bohn (pastor of Barners Church), Wayne A. Barner

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Directions to Barner's Church from Liverpool, PA

(For your GPS, the address is: 5 Barners Church Road, Liverpool, PA 17045) Liverpool, PA - When you are on US 11/15 …

Turn onto PA Route 17 (at the south edge of town)

Travel 1.6 miles to route 235 (pond on the right). Turn right onto Route 235

Travel 0.8 mile to a Y in Barner’s Church Road. (another pond on the right).

Take the right branch of the Y

Travel 0.9 mile - Cemetery at top of hill. Barner’s Church is on the left

Turn left at Church and park on the grass on the left just past the church.

Barner’s Church was once known as Dupp’s Church. It dates back to 1794 but may have had congregational organization as early as 1786. It was of the Reformed faith with union arrangements with the Mennonites. The earliest church structure was reportedly on the site of the present-day Adam Barner Monument. The Church in this 1990 photo was built in 1872. In 1927, the congregation became Lutheran and the church is officially known as St. John’s Lutheran Church, but it is still widely known as Barner’s Church. Land for the church and cemetery was given by Adam Barner’s son, George. It was re-deeded in 1926 to the Lutheran Church by Mary F. Wilt, granddaughter of George. It is about 2 miles north of Liverpool.

Reprinted from The Adam Barner Family of Pennsylvania