Dennis R. Barnes

Dennis R. BarnesAge 75 of Pine City, NY passed away on April 20, 2015 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. Dennis is the son of the late Cedric and Luana Riker Barnes.He is survived by his loving wife of 55 wonderful years, Bonnie, who was at his side when he passed; sons, Mitchell Barnes and Randy (Annette) Barnes; grandchildren, Corinna, Alexis, Danielle; step-grandchildren, Ashley, and Nicole; great grandchildren, Bradlee, Juliana, and Asher; sisters, Janet Cleveland and Carol (Ronald) Collins.He was predeceased by his brothers, Gary and Lynn Barnes.Dennis served in the Navy Reserve and retired from the Elmira Star Gazette after many years of service. He was a Life Member of the Golden Glow Fire Department, an avid New York Yankees fan, and a School Crossing Guard in West Elmira. Dennis was an avid golfer and after 53 years of playing golf he had his first hole in one in 2012. He loved being with his family and thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. The family will receive friends at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira/Southport on Friday April 24, 2015 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM with Funeral and Committal Service there Friday at 5:00 PM, Reverend Laurie Greenlaw will officiate. Interment will be in Wyalusing Cemetery, Wyalusing, PA at the convenience of the family. Those wishing may make memorials in Dennis’s name to the Golden Glow Fire Company, 214 Hendy Creek Road, Pine City, NY 14871 or the Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA, 2435 Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903.