Mary LaRue Barnes of Amsterdam, Ohio, died on September 29, 2026, at age 66. This page summarizes her family’s published obituary, including her teaching career, her church and the service plans. Many women share the name Mary Barnes, so this page is only about the Amsterdam, Ohio, Mary LaRue Barnes. Our condolences go to her family, friends, former students and church family.
Latest Update: October 2, 2026
As of October 2, 2026, the obituary published by Shorac Funeral Home on Legacy.com on September 30, 2026, says Mary passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Friends may call on Saturday, October 3, from 11 a.m. at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio, until the service at 1:15 p.m. Burial will follow at Fort Steuben.
The obituary does not state a cause of death. This page does not guess at one.
Who Was Mary LaRue Barnes?
Mary was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on July 21, 1960, the daughter of the late Bruce and Helen (Johnson) LaRue. The obituary calls her a member and mainstay of Kilgore Evangelical Church and an avid supporter of Big Red athletics, the sports teams of Steubenville High School.
Career
Mary retired from Steubenville City Schools, where she taught at Lincoln and Harding Schools. The obituary does not list the grades or subjects she taught or the years she worked there.
Mary Barnes Age
Mary LaRue Barnes was born on July 21, 1960, and was 66 years old when she died on September 29, 2026. The calculation is 2026 minus 1960, which is 66, and her 2026 birthday had already passed.
Family
The obituary says she is survived by Diane Macedonia and her family, Neal Dawson and his family, Doug Caldwell and his family, and two siblings. It does not say whether she was married or had children, and it does not name her siblings, so this page does not say. Her parents, Bruce and Helen LaRue, died before her.
Service and Memorial Details
- Visitation: Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11 a.m. until the service, Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio.
- Service: Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 1:15 p.m., same location.
- Burial: Fort Steuben.
- Memorials: Donations may go to Kilgore Evangelical Church, 81114 Germano Road SE, Amsterdam, Ohio 43903.
Other Mary Barnes Obituaries
Other women named Mary Barnes died recently, and they are separate people. Mary Louise (Turco) Barnes, 97, of Hamilton, Ohio, died on September 29, 2026, with visitation on October 8 and a Mass on October 9. Mary Barnes, 85, of Lakeway, Texas, died on July 31, 2026. Mary Beth Barnes, 71, of Vestaburg, Michigan, died on May 14, 2026. Check the city, age and date before sharing any link.
Quick Table
| Full Name | Mary LaRue Barnes |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | July 21, 1960 |
| Date of Death | Tuesday, September 29, 2026 |
| Age | 66 |
| Birthplace | Steubenville, Ohio |
| Residence | Amsterdam, Ohio |
| Parents | The late Bruce and Helen (Johnson) LaRue |
| Career | Retired teacher, Steubenville City Schools (Lincoln and Harding Schools) |
| Church | Kilgore Evangelical Church |
| Place of Death | Her residence; died unexpectedly |
| Service | October 3, 2026, 1:15 p.m., Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville; burial at Fort Steuben |
| Cause of Death | Not stated in the obituary |
Reader Questions
Who was Mary LaRue Barnes?
She was a retired Steubenville City Schools teacher from Amsterdam, Ohio, and a longtime member of Kilgore Evangelical Church.
When did Mary LaRue Barnes die?
She died unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
How old was Mary LaRue Barnes?
She was 66. She was born on July 21, 1960, in Steubenville.
When is Mary Barnes’ funeral?
The service is at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home in Wintersville, Ohio. Visitation starts at 11 a.m., and burial follows at Fort Steuben.
Where did Mary Barnes teach?
The obituary says she taught at Lincoln and Harding Schools in Steubenville City Schools.
Where should donations go?
The family suggests memorial gifts to Kilgore Evangelical Church in Amsterdam, Ohio.
What was Mary Barnes’ cause of death?
The obituary says she died unexpectedly but does not give a cause, so none is stated here.
Wrap-Up
Mary Barnes spent her working life as a teacher in Steubenville and her free time in her church and at local sports events. Her family’s obituary calls her a mainstay of Kilgore Evangelical Church and a devoted fan of Big Red athletics.
The obituary is short and leaves out details about her marriage, children and siblings. The family or the funeral home may share more at the service on October 3, and the funeral home’s guestbook is open for memories.
As of October 2, 2026, her death on September 29, 2026, is confirmed by her family’s obituary, and the service is scheduled for October 3, 2026.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the family’s obituary published by Shorac Funeral Home through Legacy.com and reviewed on October 2, 2026. Details the obituary does not state, such as a cause of death, are not included.
