Stephen H. Barnes, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Care Center at Sunset Lake, Liberty, NY. He was born in Minisink Ford, NY on November 26, 1946, the son of the late Emmett and Christine (Roberts) Barnes, the youngest of their five children. He was 77 years old. Stephen was a graduate of Eldred Central School, Eldred, NY.

Stephen owned and operated the Minisink Ford Auto Sales, Barryville, NY, for over 40 years. He was a member of the Lions Club. He was a life member of the Yulan Rod and Gun Club. He was a former Town of Highland Supervisor. He was an avid stock car racing fan and also enjoyed going to flea markets.

He is survived by his daughter Robin Diepen Hindley and her husband Donald, of the state of Florida; son Norman Barnes of the state of Florida; grandchildren Kevin Diepen, Leslie Diepen, Steven Barnes and Nathan Barnes; brother Peter Barnes of Barryville; sister Shirley Coughlin and her husband Tom of Florida, NY; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Stephen is predeceased by his wife Mary Ann, his brother John R. Barnes, sister Dorothy Barnes-McGill, sister-in-law Jennie Barnes and niece Christine Coughlin.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of the Care Center at Sunset Lake for providing care to Stephen in the last months of his life.

Donations can be made in Stephen’s name to: Sullivan Co. SPCA, 104 Rock Hill Dr. Rock Hill, NY 12775 or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Harrison Rasmussen Funeral Home, Barryville, NY 845/557-8010.