Jeffrey Lynn Barnard

Jeffrey Lynn Barnard, 66, of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at his residence following a brief cancer illness.

He was born December 18, 1956, in Meadville, a son of Dale M. and Elizabeth (Betty) Pegan Barnard.  He married Tina Anthony on December 27, 1975.

Jeff was a graduate of Conneaut Lake High School and the Crawford County Vocational Technical School.  He was a tool and die maker, working at D.I.C. Tool, apprenticed, and worked at Holbrook Tool and Die, and subsequently at Teasdale Tool.

Jeff was passionate about and loved dogs and all animals.  He enjoyed golfing, watching racing, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.  He owned several race cars over the years and recently enjoyed riding his Yamaha scooter around the back roads.  Jeff had a great sense of humor.  He loved his family, especially his daughter and grandchildren and loved spending time with them.

Survivors, in addition to his loving wife, Tina, include a daughter, Misty Mawn (Kevin) of Crozet, VA; two grandchildren, India and Jade Mawn; siblings, Dale Barnard (Karen) and Kelly LaBruzzo (John), all of Meadville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Karen Powell.

Per Jeff’s wishes, he has donated his body to science.  A memorial gathering will be Saturday, June 17th at 1:00 p.m. at Whiskey Ricks, 2438 Election House Rd., Cochranton.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 766 Liberty St., Meadville, PA 16335 or to a no kill animal adoption shelter of the donor’s choice.

The arrangements have been entrusted to the ROBERT W. WAID FUNERAL HOME, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE where memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidfuneralhome.net