Torrence (Barney) A. Barner, 77, of rural Spring Mills, lost his courageous and well fought battle with cancer on Saturday, January 2, 2010, at his residence.
He was born October 9, 1932, in Lock Haven, a son of the late Foster and Lucille Baney Barner.
On August 9, 1986, he married Vicky Breon who survives at home.
Barney was a graduate of Susquehanna Township High School and served in the U. S. Air Force, serving three tours in Viet Nam and one tour in Korea. He retired from the Air Force after twenty two years of service. After his retirement, he worked as an over the road truck driver, worked for Ingram Fuels, and later as a third shift maintenance person at the Bryce Jordan Center. He also directed traffic at gate one at the Grange Fair for many years.
He attended New Hope Lutheran Church, Spring Mills, and was a member of the Gregg Township Fire Company. An avid bowler, he was a member of two bowling leagues and a bowling association. He also enjoyed hunting, and was a loyal Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Linda Harris and Eleanor Yocum both of Harrisburg, and Beatrice Barner of Felton, DE; three sons, John Barner of Felton DE, Larry Barner of Camden, DE, and Joshua Barner of rural Spring Mills and his friend Jess; a sister Eleanor Kramer; many grandchildren and great grandchildren and a nephew Shawn Breon who was like a son to him, and his wife Jennifer both of whom assisted with his care during his last illness.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son William, a sister Phyllis and a brother Bob.
Friends will be received from 5:30 p. m. to 8 p. m. Tuesday, January 5, 2009 at New Hope Lutheran Church, 119 Cobblestone Court, Spring Mills. The funeral will follow at 8:00 p. m at the church, with the Reverend Nathan Pile officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA, at a time to be announced during the funeral service and on our web site.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to New Hope Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 96, Spring Mills, PA 16875.
A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.