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The Washington Crossing Post Office could soon bear the name of Susan C. Barnhart, a longtime employee who was among seven killed in a July 15 flash flood.
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican, and Bonnie Watson Coleman, a Democrat from New Jersey, have introduced a bill to rename the post office at 1077 River Road in Barnhart’s honor.
Barnhart, 53, of Titusville, N.J., had dedicated years of service at the post office before she died.
“Susan Barnhart was a model citizen who served with dedication and compassion,” said Watson Coleman. “Her tragic passing has left a community in mourning.”
Barnhart’s sister, Lynda, described her as a central figure in the community.
“My sister, Susan Barnhart, was very well known in the community. She was the first person to help anyone she could, in any way she could,” said Lynda Barnhart. “Susan has always done jobs working with people and was always very well liked and truly dedicated to her work.”
Susan Barnhart, who also cared for her elderly mother and was known for her love of animals, had left a strong impression on local law enforcement.
“We, at the Upper Makefield Township Police Department, personally knew Susan Barnhart since she worked at the Washington Crossing Post Office. She was always so welcoming and kind to us and we will miss her deeply,” they said in a statement at the time of her death.
Also killed in the flood were Enzo Depiero, 78, Linda Depiero, 74, and Yuko Love, 64, all of Newtown Township, and Katie Seley and her children, Matilda, 2, and Conrad, 9 months, of South Carolina.
