Barnhart

William A. “Bill” Barnhart Sr., of Bruin, formerly of Karns City, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

William was born in Chicora on July 20, 1937. He was the son of the late Steve D. and Elsie J. Heeter Barnhart.

He attended school in Karns City. Bill worked at Penreco in Karns City and retired following 45 years of service. In his earlier years, Bill enjoyed working on cars at his garage in Karns City.

He is survived by one son, William Allen Barnhart Jr. and his wife, Anna, of Bruin; a daughter, Karen Sue Hilliard and her husband, Rick, of Butler; five grandchildren, Shawn Barnhart and his wife, Syndi, of Butler, Chad Barnhart and his wife, Lura, of Prospect, Eric Hilliard of Butler, Jon Knoll and his wife, Amber, of Karns City, and Marissa Tirk of New Kensington; six great-grandchildren, Asiah, Alexcia, Addy, Luke, Lilyana and Easton; two brothers, Leroy and Jeff Barnhart; and a sister-in-law, Adele Barnhart; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by two sons, infant, Kevin Barnhart, and Stephen Barnhart; and a brother, Richard “Dick” Barnhart.

BARNHART — Private funeral arrangements for William A. “Bill” Barnhart Sr., who died Thursday, May 8, 2025, are under the direction of HILE FUNERAL HOME OF KARNS CITY.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Barnhart’s name may be made to the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Road, Renfrew, PA 16053.

To send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.

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