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- Shirley Barner, 93, of Mill Hall, Pa. passed away Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023 at her home.
Born in Beech Creek on Sept. 20, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah Entler Muthler.
Following graduation from Lock Haven High School in 1949, Shirley worked at Renninger’s Lumber Company before spending her career work as a Bank Teller for the former Central Counties Bank and Mellon Bank until her retirement.
On Nov. 5, 1954, she married the love of her life, Ward Barner, who survives.
Shirley was very faithful throughout her entire life, attending Laurel Run United Methodist Church as a child before joining Salona United Methodist Church, where she remained a member until her passing.
Her greatest pride and joy was her family, whom she adored and loved the most. She especially cherished her time with her grandkids and great grandkids. She enjoyed baking and many desired for her famous chocolate chip cookies. Shirley was a kind person and was truly loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her husband, Ward, she is survived by her three sons, Gary (Regina) of Lock Haven, Terry (Esther) of Mill Hall and Barry (Carol) Barner of Mill Hall; two brothers, James Muthler of Lock Haven and William (Freda) Muthler of Williamsport; a sister, Martha Dolan of Blanchard; eight grandchildren: Jenn Ferrara, Kirsten, Matthew, Sarah and Terry Barner, Nichole Kirk and Chris and Abby Barner; twelve great-grandchildren; and three great-grandsons.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by two brothers, Don and Raymond Muthler;
and two great grandsons, Matthew and Greyson Barner.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.
at the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, PA 17745 with Rev. Tom Jones officiating.
Friends and family will be received at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the Salona United Methodist Church.
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- Shirley Barner, 93, was born on September 20, 1930, in Beech Creek and passed away on December 17, 2023, in Mill Hall.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, PA 17745. The Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 11:00 AM, also at Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, PA 17745.
Shirley attended Lock Haven High School.
She worked for Renninger's Lumber Company, Central Counties Bank, and Mellon Bank.
In order to honor Shirley's memory, donations can be made to Salona United Methodist Church.
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