Janis Ann Barr
July 12, 1955 ~ March 25, 2015
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Janis Ann Barr, 59, of Oil City, passed away unexpectedly at 6:40 p.m., Wednesday, March 25th, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.Born July 12, 1955 in Franklin, Janis was the daughter of the late Charles Stanley and Alma Ann Williams Coulter. She married Larry Eugene Barr on December 3, 1994 and he survives.Janis worked at Venango Manor as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was a member of the Salvation Army Church in Oil City. She also was a former member of the First Presbyterian Church in Franklin, where she served as a Deacon. She was a loving, caring person and a wonderful caregiver. Janis was a supporter of her sons, Larry Jr. and Andy in Special Olympics and was a very active member. She was also a supporter of the "Super Kids" Soap Box Derby. She enjoyed drawing and painting and was an avid sports fan - she loved watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates, and attending her son, Kevin, rugby matches at Grove City College. Janis enjoyed wrapping gifts and decorating for Christmas - it was her favorite holiday.In addition to her husband, Larry, Janis is survived by her three sons, Kevin R. Coulter and his fiancee', Terry Jolo, of Washington, PA, Larry Barr, Jr. of Titusville, and Andy Barr of New Bethlehem.She is also survived by her brother, Stanley Coulter and his wife, Kathy, of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews, and cousins.Family and friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Saturday, March 28th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon). Funeral services will be held at the Funeral Home following visitation at 12 p.m. (noon), with Majors Ron and Margaret Starnes, from the Oil City Salvation Army, officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Irwin Cemetery.The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Oil City Salvation Army, 217 Sycamore Street, Oil City, PA 16301.To send flowers, cards, online condolences or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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we had a lot of good times when we went shopping and got our hair done. She was a wonderful Wife and Mother. Janis we will miss you !!
All our Love.
Terry & Janet
Uncle Larry and family, I’m so sorry for the loss of Janis. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
My earliest memory of Janis was as my young cousin coming up to my parents’ house (Janis’s Uncle Al & Aunt LaVerne) for a wiener roast around a campfire. We had so much fun! Then in 2007 Janis was kind enough to be my father’s caregiver, and through her kindness, Dad remained in his own home up until the time he passed on. My latest memory of Janis was our monthly (weather-permitting) lunch dates with my sister, Jeanne, where Janis would proudly and excitedly tell us all the latest news about her husband and children. There is no doubt in my mind that Janis is now an angel walking among other angels in Heaven.
June Chekanowsky
I grew up with Janis all my life as my neighbor. We had a lot of fun times doing flips and things in our yard. I just made a connection with her again recently. My prayers go out to all her family and friends. She will truly be missed. God Bless you all
Renee Smith
To Stan and Kathy and family,
Sorry for your loss. You are in our prays.
Bob and Sharyn Stephenson
We met Janis through Cub Scouts with our boys. She was always there helping with anything we needed help with. She was a wonderful Mom to her boys. Always helping and full of support. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Larry and the boys in their time of need. God bless.