Larry Barnhouse, age 78, went to his Lord and Savior on February 2, 2026, in Bucks County Pennsylvania.
Larry was born on May 31, 1947, in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
He attended Parkersburg Catholic High School and went on to West Virginia University, receiving his bachelor’s degree. He secured a position with Head Start which led to a lifetime career with the organization. Given a promotion and opportunity to transfer to Philadelphia, PA, he enjoyed the remainder of his life in Philadelphia.
Larry enjoyed baking and cooking, and it was his true hobby. He also had a love for the fine arts. The staff at the Walnut Street Theatre, Phila, PA knew him on a first name basis. He won the hearts of everyone he met due to his kind and generous spirit.
He is survived by his long-time friend Fred Hankinson, who was a great caregiver during Larry’s last few years.
Larry’s Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church,1325 Upper State Road North Wales, PA 19454. A Viewing will precede the Mass in the Church Narthex from 9:30 – 10:50.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift in honor of Larry Barnhouse can be made to MMR Church Education Fund.
I want to thank everybody for all your love and support during these last few weeks. God bless, Fred Hankinson
I only knew Larry for a very short time, but what a lovely soul !!
I was his home care nurse, and was anticipating seeing him again. It was by accident I found his obituary and was saddened to see he had passed, however, knowing that he is with Jesus, that is very comforting. Also got to know Fred very briefly and Larry spoke very highly of him and valued their friendship, I could tell that from the day I met him. God bless !! Kathy R.
Dear Larry:
Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mama
Take me home, country roads
For years, I heard that you always wanted to go back to West Virginia just one more time. I wanted so bad to be a part of this humble request and make this happen for you. Finally, Freddy and I took you back to your hometown West Virginia in May of this year. It was on your forever “bucket list”. You planned it with so much detail of your history and your roots. I was so honored to be a part of bringing you back to West Virginia and seeing where Larry Barnhouse came from…. your roots that built you and took you places where only God saw where you belonged. You trusted that journey right to Philadelphia, PA.
Freddy in the back seat the whole ride was “priceless”, and you navigated this road trip like a “boss”. We didn’t even need the GPS or a road map. You still knew your way “home”. Seeing you smile, having those laughs, and visiting those favorite places will be a memory that will be etched in my soul forever. We took lots of photos so we will keep that big ole road trip alive!
Almost Heaven, West Virginia.
Well, my friend, a little over eight months later, you are now in Heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I can’t wait to see you again.
Heaven just got more crowded!
Love you!
Your friend and assistant,
Sharon
Larry was a kind and generous person that I’m blessed to have gotten to know in his last few years. He blessed all who met him and will always be remembered for his lifelong commitment to being a follower of Jesus.
Larry took life in stride, with a calm demeanor and a smile. Many will miss him until we meet again in the presence of the Lord. David Kathy C.