Elaine Barnett, 82, Devoted and Loving Wife

From www.reedandsteinbach.com:

Elva Elaine Barnett of Doylestown passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at Doylestown Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was 82. She was the wife of Thomas J. Barnett.

Born in Philadelphia, Elaine was the daughter of the late Elwood and Elva Leitenberger. She graduated from Frankford High School and attended Temple Business School. She worked at Frankford Trust in the title department.

At the age of 22, Elaine married the boy around the corner shortly after his return from service in the U.S. Army. Elaine was the devoted and loving wife to Thomas Barnett for 59 years. Her life was centered around her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed vacationing in Ocean City, N.J. with her family and hosting celebrations for all holiday and family events.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three daughters: Donna Blizzard of Voorhees, N.J.; Carol (wife of Mark Rorabaugh) of Mount Joy and Lisa Barnett of North Wales. She is also survived by grandchildren Christine, Dan, Kevin and Kelly (wife of Matt Pearson) and great-grandchildren Jack and Owen.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 27 at Reed and Steinbach Funeral Home, 2335 Lower State Road, Doylestown. Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Elaine’s name to:  American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or to: Doylestown Hospital, c/o Development Office, 595 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.