Maxine Barninger

Maxine E. Massing Barninger, age 96, of Erie, passed away Saturday, January 5^th. She was born in Erie, PA on November 19, 1923, a daughter of the late Ralph and Beatrice Bahm Massing.

Maxine graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1941. She worked as a waitress at St. Vincent Hospital for 25 years, retiring in 1999. Maxine was a member of Lamb of God Lutheran Church. She was a loving mother and wife, and would always give to everyone in her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Vernon “Barney” Barninger in 2017, and her sister, Genevieve Nuber.

Maxine is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Barninger (Daryl), and James Barninger (Marilyn), both of Erie; five grandchildren: Eric (Lynn) Barninger, Brian (Mindy) Barninger, Kelly Barninger, Ryan (Jennifer) Barninger, Julianna Barninger (Steve Smith), and six great grandchildren: Spencer, Kaitlin, Max, Zoe, Axel, and Everly. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews, and a dear cousin, Richard Johannesen (Jenny) and son Eric.

Friends may call at the Burton Wintergreen Funeral Home, 2532 Norcross Rd., Erie, PA 16510 on Tuesday, January 8^th 2019 from 4:00pm until the time of the service at 6:00pm.

Memorials may be made to Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 606 East 38^th St., Erie, PA 16504.

Condolences may be sent to www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.