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Martha June Barnes, 90, passed away Aug. 12, 2025, in Howell, Michigan. Affectionately known as June, she was born Oct. 9, 1935, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Emery W. and Mary Litwin Barnes. She was raised on a 100-acre farm in Ellsworth and was a 1953 graduate of Canfield High School.
The day following high school graduation, June began employment as secretary to C. M. Johnson, Superintendent of Canfield Local Schools. She remained there until 1956 when she married Lee C. McCluggage. Together, they were blessed and raised two children.
As a result of her husband's military assignments, there were many geographical moves throughout the United States. Her resume included an interesting variety of secretarial positions in the fields of insurance, banking, aerospace, university president's office, and law. On her return to the farmstead in Ohio in 1985, she was re-employed by the Canfield Local Schools from which she retired in 2014.
June was a member of Canfield Christian Church. She enjoyed church outings, exchanging recipes, playing golf, and planning high school class reunions.
Her family was an utmost delight, leaving a son, Bruce R. and Mary Ellen McCluggage, and a daughter, Denise A. McCluggage; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
June was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Kenneth, and her former husband.
She will be laid to rest above parents' gravesite at the Ellsworth Cemetery. June's memorial will be held at Canfield Christian Church (123 S. Broad St., Canfield, Ohio, 44406) on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 at 11 a.m. (visitation starting at 10 a.m.). In lieu of flowers please donate to the Canfield Christian Church or the Dementia Society of America.
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