Lawrence "Lonnie" Barnes

Lawrence “Lonnie” Barnes, 56, of Washington, died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 15, 2020, in the Washington Hospital. He was born February 26, 1964, in Washington, a son of the late Richard Jesse Barnes and Delores Mae Vaden Barnes. Lonnie was a 1982 graduate of Washington High School, where he was a two-time WPIAL Champion and two-time PIAA State Runner up in wrestling. Lonnie was an avid Steeler Football and Prexies fan. He also enjoyed watching the horses run at the Meadows. He loved taking care of his dogs Lulu and Zoey, who will greatly miss him. Surviving are his son Christopher L. Barnes of Pittsburgh; five siblings, Donna Lee of Baltimore, Deborah Johnson of Baltimore, Richard (Rhonda) Barnes of Washington, Joseph (April) Barnes of Washington, Margaret Walker of Washington; and numerous nieces and nephews. Deceased are his siblings, Richard T. Barnes, Edward Vaden, Nadine Vaden, Jacqueline Vaden, Donna Vaden and Patricia Barnes. Due to crowd restriction guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control, no public visitation or services will be held. However, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA 15301.