Maxine W. Barnett
February 24, 1932 - May 08, 2023
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Maxine W. Barnett
February 24, 1932 - May 08, 2023
Obituary
Maxine W. Barnett, 91, of Patterson Twp., passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 in UPMC-Shadyside Hospital. She was born on February 24, 1932 to the late Fred and Madelyn McKee. She was the wife of the late Merle “Red” Barnett, and fiancée of the late Orville “Sonny” Craig.
Maxine was a member of the Chippewa United Methodist Church and a 50-year member of the Meridian Chapter of OES (Order of the Eastern Star). She was a Worthy Matron in OES 3 times and held many other offices. She was a past Grand Representative to Maine and Massachusetts. She was one of the last surviving original members of a canasta card club that her and another friend started in 1951 and still participated in until 2022. She enjoyed golf, family dinners and picnics. She was a graduate of the Class of 1951 from Rochester High School. She was the class reunion Chairperson for over 65 years. She hit 2 holes in one in her 25 years of golfing. She was a Mother Advisor for New Brighton Assembly of Rainbow Girls for many years, and Grand Deputy District 8 in Rainbow Girls.
In addition to her parents, husband Merle, and fiancée Orville, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Doris (Henry) Harper, and Virginia Roser; her brother, Richard (Maxine)McKee; her niece, Darla Roser; nephew, Richard Harper; her traveling companions, Melvin and Judy Barnett; brothers & sisters in law John & Grace McQuiston and Lyle & Ruth Sheets, special cousin, Norma DeVincentis; and her favorite aunt and uncle, Myrtle and Earl Wright.
She is survived by her daughter, Debra (Donald) Knight; her son, Edward (Patty) Barnett; granddaughter, Stefanie Knight; grandson, Matthew (Jennifer) Knight; 3 great-grandchildren, Brandin, Christopher, and Samantha Knight; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Thursday, May 11th from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME- 117 Blackhawk Rd., Chippewa Twp.-www.gabauerfamilyfuneralhomes.com, where a service will be held on Friday, May 12th at 1pm. Pastor Gary Hilton will officiate.
Private interment will take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.
Contributions may be made in Maxine’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital- 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Visitation
- Date & Time: May 11, 2023 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
- Venue: Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
- Location: 117 Blackhawk Rd Beaver Falls, PA 15010 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (724) 846-4500
Visitation
- Date & Time: May 11, 2023 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Venue: Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
- Location: 117 Blackhawk Rd Beaver Falls, PA 15010 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (724) 846-4500
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: May 12, 2023 (1:00 PM)
- Venue: Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
- Location: 117 Blackhawk Rd Beaver Falls, PA 15010 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (724) 846-4500
St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital
- Address: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
2 responses to Maxine W. Barnett
Gloria Nordi says:
May 9, 2023
I will miss my golf buddy! It was truly a pleasure to golf with Max. She was a genuine wonderful person. I never heard her say a bad thing about anyone..
Jodi Lyn DeVincentis says:
May 10, 2023
I miss Max. She enjoyed life and loved her family.
When I think of Max, she was part of my life from day one, just like Mom, Gram and Pappap…Max was there too!
Every holiday, family picnic, wedding, funeral, anniversary, sitting on the glider on the front porch reminiscing about fun and funny family times and everyone we miss, the daily get togethers in the kitchen, the leather cup with the dice, hot tea, home cooked meals, all the laughter back when times were good and everyone was healthy…Max was a part of all of it.
Having her just across the alley was the best!
Picnics that started in my back yard and ended up over Max’s garage, Christmas in the basement with a real fireplace, that huge oven with all that saurkraut, homemade cookies, I could go on, but having family that close was the best way to grow up!
I will always miss you, but know how happy the reunion on the other side will be!
Sending my love to you and everyone at that party!!
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