POTTSVILLE • Alma E. Barnhardt, 89, formerly of Valley View, died Jan. 24 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. She was born Oct. 23, 1930, in Barry Twp., a daughter of the late Charles and Dora Kessler Maurer. She was a seamstress for the former Philmark Mfg., Valley View, and then was employed at Huntsinger Farms, Hegins, until her retirement. She was a member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Valley View. She was preceded in death by her husband John “Jack” Barnhardt; two grandchildren; a sister; and seven brothers. She is survived by three sons: Thomas Barnhardt of Valley View, John Barnhardt of Donaldson and Jeffrey Barnhardt of Williamstown; two daughters, Mary Ellen Klebe of Hegins; and Karen Koppenhaver of Hegins; a stepson, Robert Kessler of Lykens; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two brothers, George Maurer of Barry Twp., and Irvin Maurer of Sheridan, Mont.; a sister, Hazel Minnich of Orwigsburg; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 30 at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Valley View. Visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Valley View. Contributions may be made to St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church People Fund, P.O. Box 221, Valley View, PA 17983. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guest book, visit buffingtonreed.com
