Edward Barnhart Sr., 83, of Cadiz, Ohio, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 at home, with his wife by his side.

He was born June 17, 1938, a son of the late Clarence and Laura Dalrymple Barnhart.

Edward was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Pentecostal by faith, owner of Barnhart Auction Service, and a U.S. Army Veteran.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter Diana Lynn McDonald and brothers Charles and Paul Franklin Barnhart.

He is survived by the love of his life of 64 years, Melanie Rose Morrison Barnhart; his children, Edward (Chris) Barnhart Jr., Stephen (Sheryl) Barnhart, Lisa Kae Barnhart (Brian Beckley), Melanie Rose (Andrew) Whiteman; a sister Violet Corso; 21 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandsons; numerous nieces and nephews; and other beloved relatives.

Friends will be received Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Borkoski Funeral Home (555 East Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio). Visitation will continue Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. till the time of funeral service at 1 p.m. with Reverend Dixie Hendricks officiating. The Hopedale American Legion will provide military honors at the funeral home. Interment will be private. Offer online condolences to the family at www.borkoskifuneral.com.