Barbara J. Kinney, 79, of Washington, died Aug. 7 at home after a long illness. She was born Dec. 4, 1931 in Westfield, the daughter of Russell and Annetta Allen.
Barbara was a 1949 graduate of Presque Isle High School. After graduating from high school she married the love of her life, Charles D. Kinney. She was a member of the United Methodist Church Union and the Meenahga Grange.
She was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Charles Allen.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles of Washington; daughter, Wanda and husband Gary Sainio of Washington; sons, Russell Kinney and wife Denise of Old Orchard Beach, Michael Kinney of Tucson, Ariz. and Douglas Kinney of Washington; grandchildren, Garth Sainio and wife Caitlin, Tara Sainio and fiancé Jason Miller, Sasha Yeaton and husband Matthew, Brent Kinney and Stephanie Kinney; great-grandchildren, Heath and Craig Sainio, Kyle and Dylan Bealieu and Madison Yeaton; sister, Pauline Kennedy; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins.
In keeping with her wishes, there will be no funeral service. At a later date, a committal service will be held at the Marshall Cemetery in Westfield.
