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Dale A. Barnes, age 70, of Newry, died Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown. He was born August 12, 1954 in Altoona, a son of the late Walter R. Barnes and Doris Jean (Piper) Peterson.
Surviving is the love of his life and caregiver, Marcella “Butchie” Dodson; a daughter, Erin Barnes; a brother, Walter R. Barnes Jr.; a sister, Tracy Wyatt (Don); a niece, Rachel Wyatt; a nephew, Ryan Peterson; and Marcella’s family that also cared for him.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Tina McCoy, and a nephew, Lucas McCoy.
Dale was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School. He retired from F.L. Smithe Machine Co. and Cardinal Machine Co.
He loved hanging out in his Carson Valley garage with family and friends.
All services will be private.
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