Leah N. Barnhart

Leah N. Barnhart passed away on February 27, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Magnolia, Ohio on October 17, 1924 to the late Ray and Florence (Judy) Dolly.

She graduated from Magnolia High School. Leah worked as a Secretary for Consolidated Freight for 7 years before marrying the love of her life.

Leah was a selfless, generous and sacrificing spirit when it came to tending to the needs of her family. Once married she decided to leave her position as a Secretary and take care of her family full-time.

She will be remembered for her love for the Lord and the love she gave to her husband, her children, her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren, everyone will miss her deeply.

Leah loved every minute traveling with her husband across the country in their RV, and working in her flower and vegetable gardens.

Preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband of over 68 years whom she married on June 18, 1955 and passed away in March of 2024, Donald Barnhart Sr.; three sisters, Louise Dolly, Madge Dolly and Mildred Raines; one brother, Forrest Dolly and a son-in-law, Richard Vance.

Those left to cherish her memories are her children, Donna Vance, Danny (Sally) Barnhart and Don Barnhart II; grandchildren, Ben Vance, Kara (Alex) Morgart and Jessica Barnhart; six great-grandchildren, Coen, Harper, Lincoln, Gibson, Finnegan and Lennon.

Friends and family may pay their respects on Friday March 6, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with her funeral service to follow starting at 12:00 noon at Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home, 4041 Cleveland Ave S., Canton, OH 44707. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at Northlawn Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home, 4041 Cleveland Ave S, Canton, Ohio 44707. Family and friends may offer condolences and share memories at:

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