Mary C. Barnes of North Hornell, passed away early Monday morning (Jan. 26, 2026).
She is lovingly survived by her husband, Jim Barnes, Sr.; two sons, Jim and Sean; four grandchildren, Jay and Shauna Barnes and their mother, Cindy Mullen, Alex and Sadie Diehl and their mother, Beth Diehl; two great-grandchildren, Aria and Carter Barnes.
After her family was grown, Mary was employed as a teacher’s aide for Special Education at the Hornell Middle School and later she became employed at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell as a secretary in the Intensive Care Unit.
Throughout the years she enjoyed coaching and managing Cinderella Softball and also volunteered at Steuben County Rural Ministry in Canisteo with Sister Susan Cain.
Mary will be remembered for always having a smile and according to her, “There’s some good in everyone.” Go in peace!
To honor her wishes there will be no calling hours. Relatives and friends are invited to join her family at St. Ann’s Church, 35 Erie Ave., Hornell where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. TUESDAY (Feb. 3, 2026). Private interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Fremont.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to the Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the church.
The Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home, 285 Main St., Hornell is honored to assist Mary’s family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or remembrances of Mary are welcome at bishopdesanto.com or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.
