Daniel Edward Barnhart
Berlin

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Daniel Edward Barnhart 66, of Berlin, who departed this life on March 31, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 22, 1959, in Gettysburg, PA to the late Daniel Webster Barnhart and Mildred Jane (Strait) Barnhart.

Dan retired from Waste Management of Greencastle, PA where he was employed for more than 30 years. Dan was known for finding trash treasures and one of his most memorable acquisitions was a little black shiatzu he named Susie (after his mother-in law.) Despite his wife’s initial objections, Susie quickly became the apple of Dan’s eye, and it wasn’t long before the whole family was in love. He was a longstanding member of the American Legion Post 262 in Biglerville, PA, and the Gettysburg Eagles Aerie #1562 of Gettysburg, Pa.

After his retirement Dan and his family relocated to the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  There Dan owned and operated DJ Lawncare and held a part-time position as a porter with Oceans East Apartments in Berlin MD. During his downtime, Dan loved spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter, Aaliyah and traveling to some of country music’s most famous places.

Dan is survived by his loving wife, Jill Barnhart who cared for him until his death; his children, Erin Barnhart of Berlin, MD, Taylor Kinser of Oakdale, PA, Ashley Kinser of Burbank, CA, granddaughter, Aaliyah Barnhart of Berlin, MD; three brothers, Roger Strait of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, Ernest Strait of Biglerville, PA and John Barnhart of Aspers, PA as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service in Dan’s honor will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 10301 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, MD 21842 on May 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

A Celebration of Life will be held at The Legion Woods Pavilion located at 3030 Tablerock Rd Biglerville, Pa. 17307 on July 11, 2026, from 1-4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Hope Lodge 636 W. Lexington St. Baltimore, Md. 21201 or St. Peters Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Md. 21842.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com