Alvernia M. Barnes 1937-2026

She was born Nov. 8, 1937, in New Springfield, to Michael and Jeanne Steffee Salvatore.

Alvernia worked at Murphy Mart and Walmart as a cashier and stock person.

She loved the country and lived on a farm for most of her life. She loved animals and will be especially missed by her cats. Alvernia was a very sweet and loving person, constantly willing to help anyone in need.

She was a former active member of Beaver Local Sports Boosters and very involved in supporting her sons in all of their sports activities. She did this with a lot of love and affection.

She leaves behind to cherish her memories her two sons, John (Beverly) Barnes of Standish, Maine, and Shawn Barnes of Calcutta; her three grandchildren, Corey, Tyler and Journey Barnes; and three great-grandchildren, Dallas, Eevee and Cash. She also leaves her two sisters, Donna Zielinski of New Middletown and Jeanne Basista of Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents and by a sister, Mary Lou Kosinski.

She was a loving, sweet, kind person right up until the end. Her boys and family were her world, and she loved them very much. They were blessed to call her “Mom” and to share in her final moments.

Visiting hours will take place 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, 3100 Canfield Road, Youngstown, OH 44511.

A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2026, at St. Mary Magdalene Parish-St. Christine Church, 3165 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44511.

Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home handled all of the arrangements for the family.

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