Sharon L. Barnhart

Sharon L. Barnhart, 78, of Washington, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018, in her home. She was born September 19, 1940, in Elm Grove, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Ross Elliott and Margaret Julianna Burger Elliott. Mrs. Barnhart was a 1957 graduate of Triadelphia (WV) High School. A homemaker and the owner of Rob-Shar Kennel in Washington, she formerly worked at H&R Block, the racetrack, and the Dog House Diner. Mrs. Barnhart loved traveling and spending time with family, especially her kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church. On December 13, 1963, she married Robert D. Barnhart, Sr., who survives. Also surviving are a son, Robert D. Barnhart, Jr., of West Alexandria, OH; a daughter, Mindy L. (Mike) Allen of West Alexander; a sister, Lynne (Harold) Trigg of Kettering, Ohio; five grandchildren, Matthew Allen, Chad (Tori) Allen, Dylan Allen, Brady Barnhart and Stephanie Barnhart; five great-grandchildren, Hope, Connor, Bentlee, Camille and Braelynn; and a nephew, Kevin (Beth) Trigg. Deceased is a granddaughter, Tori Allen. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:30 till 11 a.m., the time of a memorial service, Saturday, November 24th, in Bethel Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Eric Toohey officiating.Burial in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies will be private, and held at the convenience of the family.Memorial contributions may be made to Washington Area Humane Society, PO Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330, or to Bethel Presbyterian Church, 3905 Park Avenue, Prosperity, PA 15329.