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Robin L. ‘Barney’ Macknair

Robin L. "Barney" Macknair, 92, of McClure, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.

Born on Oct. 4, 1931, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Walter S. and Roxie (Krepps) Macknair.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Carl, George "Pete", Jay "Popeye", Blaine "Skipper" Macknair, Gloria "Jim" Bowersox, and Hazel "Hackey" Epperson and brother-in-law, Kenneth Long.

He is survived by his wife, Carol (Beaver) Macknair, who he married July 30, 1998; and siblings, Gay M. Shilling, of South Carolina, Paul "Duke" Macknair, of Lewistown, Reed "Butch" Macknair and wife, Melanie, of Lewistown, Darlene "Susie" Hinkle and husband, Malcolm, of Oregon, Dorine Long, of Schuylkill, Haven; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was a member of Vira United Methodist Church, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, and the Lewistown Moose Lodge #143.

Robin was a United States Army veteran.

He drove truck and was a farmer.

No Services to be held.

In memory of Robin, memorial donations may be made to: Vira United Methodist Church, 111 Long Lane, Lewistown, PA 17044.

Arrangements are under the care of Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, 108 First Ave., Burnham. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstinefuneralhome.com.

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