Obituary of Nicholas Gerard Barnes

Nicholas Gerard Barnes, age 22, a lifelong resident of White Mills died Sunday, March 11, 2012 at home. Born August 12, 1989, in Scranton, PA, he was the son of Gerard Barnes of Lakeville and Susan Ann (Cipoletta) Barnes of Mesa, AZ. A 2007 graduate of Wallenpaupack Area High School, he attended Wyo-Tech in Blairsville, PA, and worked at G&G Stone in Lakeville. He enjoyed caring for his horse, Chloe. Nick got his love of animals from his mother and he was her sunshine. He and his father were inseparable; if you wanted to find Nick, just look for his father. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters: Jessica Nichole and Meggan Marie, both at home; his maternal grandmother: Florence Cipoletta of Medway, MA; his paternal grandmother: Thelma Barnes of White Mills; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandfathers, Nicholas Cipoletta and Glenn Richard Barnes, and an uncle, Michael Cipoletta. Calling hours will be Thursday, March 15, from 4 PM to 8 PM at Teeters' East Chapel, 505 Church St, Hawley, PA. The Funeral Mass will be Friday, March 16, at 10:00 AM at BVM Queen Of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 314 Chestnut Ave, Hawley. Friends are asked to go directly to the church for the Mass. Private cremation will be held at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.