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

She was born on August 14th, 1936, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Alvin and Gertrude (Elliott) Locy. In addition to her parents, 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. She is survived by her husband, Donald Barnes, her children: Cynthia Hancock (Greg), Nancy Morgan, Randy Wilhelm, Ronald Wilhelm (Roxanna) and Fredrick Toth (Melissa); as well as her brother, Gary Locy and her sister, Phyllis Siros. She was also a cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother to many who is lovingly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews.

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 will be received on Thursday, July 24th, from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M., at the J & J SPRATT FUNERAL HOME INC., 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where a Celebration of Life Service will take place on Friday, July 25th at 10 A.M. 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.