Helen N. (Locy) Barnes

Helen Nadine (Locy) Barnes, 88, of New Brighton, PA, passed away peacefully in her home on July 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 14, 1936, in Uniontown, PA, Helen was the daughter of the late Alvin and Gertrude (Elliott) Locy.

Helen is survived by her husband, Donald Barnes; her children, Cynthia Hancock (Greg), Nancy Morgan, Randy Wilhelm, Ronald Wilhelm (Roxanna), and Fredrick Toth (Melissa); her brother, Gary Locy; and her sister, Phyllis Siros. She was also a cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother to many, and is lovingly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Reber; her son, Daniel Wilhelm; and her siblings Betty Snyder, Artis Matthews, Earl Locy, Charlotte Remington, and Sandra Fisk.

Helen often said that her children were the best thing that ever happened to her. In her words: "I love all of them the same. None no different than the other. They are so good to me in a lot of ways." Her deep love for her family was the cornerstone of her life.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Helen’s devoted nursing staff, Jen, Jess, and Ashley, as well as her beloved caretaker, Tina, whose compassion and care provided great comfort in her final days.

Friends and family received on Thursday, July 24, 2-4 & 6-8 PM, at the J & J SPRATT FUNERAL HOME INC., 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton, PA 15066. A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Friday, July 25, 10 AM, at the Funeral Home. Officiating will be Sam Fidell. Interment will take place at the Beaver Cemetery and Mausoleum following the Celebration of Life Service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, in honor of the compassionate care they provided or to Living Manna Family Church, in honor of Helen’s generous spirit and faith.