Port Allegany--Rene’ A. Barnard, 67, of Port Allegany, PA, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family after a short illness.

Born November 27, 1957, in Coudersport, PA, she was a daughter of the late Albert Rees, Oaka Rees, and Rita Rees.

Rene’ was a 1975 graduate of Port Allegany High School. Rene’ started her professional career at Pittsburgh Corning.

She was the owner of Everyday Happy-nings of Port Allegany. Rene’ finished her professional career working at Cutco, where she retired in November of 2024.

Rene’ is survived by Michael “Buck” Barnard, one son: Jeremy (Cindy Remington) Barnard of Port Allegany, PA;

Two daughters: Amy (Sharon Gallagher) Barnard of Sandy Lake, PA and Sarah (Chad) Smith of Smethport, PA; and her greatest joys,

her grandchildren Ariana Barnard, Lincoln Barnard, Holden Smith, and Kinley Smith.

Three brothers: Dan Kauffman, Dennis (Mary Ann) Kauffman, and Rodney (Pam) Rees.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday January 22, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc., 105 Main St., Port Allegany.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 11:00am, at the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Home, Port Allegany, with the Rev. James Cannistraci, pastor

of the Port Allegany United Methodist Church, officiating

Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Memorials if desired may be made to to the American Heart Association National Center 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231

Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

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