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John Bartholomew Obituary
John E. Pap Bartholomew, 92, of Saylorsburg, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on August 2. He was the beloved husband of Emma (Mosteller) Bartholomew. They observed their 68th wedding anniversary in June. Born in Sciota, he was a son of the late William and Elsie (Metzgar) Bartholomew. He attended Chestnuthill High School, Brodheadsville. He was a boxer in high school. He was a crane operator for Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 35 years before retiring. Prior to that, he worked at a pocketbook factory in Stroudsburg, and as a weaver for Robert Gottiers Ribbon Factory, Stroudsburg. He was also a dairy farmer. John liked to fix things. He loved carpentry and painting. He enjoyed making tractors and go carts. He worked with the Boy Scouts and loved to watch sports. He especially loved his children and grandchildren. He was a member of St. Peters United Methodist Church, Saylorsburg. Survivors: In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, John Dale Bartholomew and his wife, Barbara, of Saylorsburg, Clark Bartholomew Sr. and his wife, Jane, of Canadensis; five grandchildren, Clark Bartholomew Jr. of Canadensis, Jeffri and Walter Bartholomew, both of Saylorsburg, Catherine Feller of Brodheadsville, Staci Doran of Carteret, N.J.; eight great-grandchildren, two stepgreat-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mary Rinker of Brodheadsville; tow brothers-in-law, Kenneth Mosteller of Snydersville, Forrest Altemose in South Carolina; many nieces, nephews; cousins; his late daughter, Janices great dane, Aveda. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Janice Bartholomew, in 2006, two brothers, Rev. Wilson Rinker and LeRoy Rinker, and sister, Gladys Serfass. Services: will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6 in the Kresge Funeral Home, Route 209, Brodheadsville, with the Rev. KeyOne Yu officiating. Burial will be in Custards Cemetery, Bartonsville. A viewing will be held on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Peters United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 323, Saylorsburg, PA 18353.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Bartholomew
Brian Feller
September 2, 2008
Dear Pap,
I'm certainly glad that I had the opportunity to know you, especially since Cathy and I were together. It's not the same without you at the farm. Everyone really misses you. One thing sticks in my mind, me walking in the house after being outside working and you sitting at the kitchen table and you asking "How about a soda ?" I believe I think about that every day. I'll always remember the times we spent together whether it be sitting on the patio or out in the field chopping silage or baling hay. You were a man I could look up to and thought of you as a grandfather. A lot could be learned from you, more than I could mention. You were one of the nicest men around and I will miss you a lot.
Love,
Brian
Cathy (Bartholomew) Feller
September 2, 2008
Dear Pap,
It's hard to believe that when I go to the farm you are not there. I was always used to seeing you either sitting in the kitchen or in the living room in your favorite chair watching t.v. There are so many things that I will always remember. For example, fixing the fence, painting the buildings or just keeping the farm looking nice like you and Gram liked it. I'll always cherish the times we spent sitting on the patio and also all the stories you told about how things used to be. The thing I'll remember the most is taking you to your doctors appointments and then stopping at the diner for "Baked Cod and mashed potatoes with a little bit of gravy." Oh ! and we can't forget the pie !!! You were the best grandfather anyone could ever have !!! You will always be in my heart and in my thoughts. I love and miss you very much !!!
Love,
Cathy
Dale Bartholomew
August 29, 2008
Dear Dad,
I miss you so!Every day I would come in the house to give you your shot and you would say here comes the shot man.That made my day.Things just aren't the same here anymore.I know your with my baby sister Janice now.We will someday see eachother again.I love you Dad!!!!
Your son,Dale
Staci Doran
August 29, 2008
Dear Pappy,
In a few days it will be a month since you passed.Where did the time go?I haven't been the same since.Things are so differnt now,my weekenda are bad now.The past five months I was use to comming up to PA to care for you.I hope you can forgive me for not going to the farm since.It's not the same anymore,for 36 years I came there and you were sitting in your chair in the living room or at the kitchen table.I know deep in my heart your in a better place now.Your with your baby girl(Aunt Janice).Some dat I'll see you again until then pleases know how much I love you.You were the best Pappy any girl could have.I remember the fairs,tractor shows and most of all Reeds drive in for milkshakes and you would get upset with me at times becouse I would order a chicken sandwich.But you would never tell me no!!!Another time I remember is when you were in the barn and I was flicking the ligts off and on and you came up behind me and grabbed me by the arm and took me in the house and said you sit there until I tell you to get up.I was so affraid I never seen you get mad!! LOL Sorry about that..I love you Pap and miss you bunches!!!!!!!!!!
Your Granddaughter,
Staci
August 16, 2008
Eulogy for John Bartholomew
written by Reverend Keyone Kale Yu
St. Peter's United Methodist Church
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John was a man of steel. He worked for Bethlehem Steel for 35 years. Family and friends remember him carrying his black metal lunch bucket. Emma would fix him some cold cuts and chips or tomatoes with sugar and vinegar. If was lucky, he got a quarter-cut piece of pie. He loved pies, whether they be pumpkin or mince-meat.
He loved milkshakes and his children and grandchildren remember John saying "Let's go get a milkshake..." and they would go to Reeds Milkshake Stand. One delicacy he enjoyed was dandelion with hot bacon dressing. Even in his last days he enjoyed fried potatoes and watermelon.
He was a man of steel because he was such a hard working man. John would come home from a long day at the steel mill and go right to work on the farm. He had a tremendous sense of duty to provide for his family. To provide it meant sacrificing his own needs for the betterment of his family.
That was the kind of man John was, someone who would run to help another person in need. An honest and decent man who was respected by his community.
John died at the ripe age of 92 and a few years back when he was 90, a neighbor caught him up on the roof. When the family asked him what he was doing he replied ..."The roof had a leak". John was smart because he got the ladder and fixed the roof while Emma was out of the house!
John was a steely man who loved to watch boxing but people will remember him more as a gentle man with a heart of gold. He was a man of few words. He did not gossip or have a negative word about anyone. He was a simple, kind-hearted soul who cherished the many relationships around him.
I don't know if you know this or not, but John requested to be buried in his wedding suit. Maybe he wanted others to know how much Emma meant to him...and the fact that they were married for 68 years. Maybe he wanted people to know how much his family meant to him.
Whichever the case, John would not want us to be sad. So let us be thankful that God gave us the privilege of knowing John. Let us cherish his memory as one devoted to his family, friends and neighbors.
John is survived by his wife, Emma. Two sons...Dale and Clark, Sr. and their spouses Barbara and Jane. John's beloved daughter, Janice, died in December of 2006. The family wants you to know that Janice's ashes in the urn will be buried alongside the casket. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Walter, Cathy, Clark, Jr., Jeff and Stacy in addition to eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Reverend Keyone Kale Yu
Jeffri & Dawn
August 13, 2008
May Pap now rest in peace with no more suffering or pain. He was admired so much by his family and friends. He truly was a great person. He is and will be missed so dearly. Day or night, Pap always had a smile on his face. Even til his last day with us here, he would share that beautiful smile with us all. Rest well now Pap, enjoy the journey through heaven with your precious daughter, "Aunt Janice" by your side. God Bless Always!
Sharon Starkes
August 7, 2008
Dear Clark, Jane and family.
Very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Sharon & Lon Starkes
pam Collura
August 6, 2008
Aunt Emma and family, I am very sorry of Johns passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
Guy Ackermen Barb Thompson
August 6, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan & Gail Griffin
August 5, 2008
Uncle John was always a busy man. My younger years,I was working at the farm and helped John restore one of the farm tractors. I also remember walking to the farm, he would be sitting in his chair in the kitchen drinking something cold, taking a short break. He would work from sunrise to sunset. He always had a smile. We will never forget him and he will always be in our heart.
LeRoy & Toot VanBuskirk
August 5, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you find comfort in your memories. God Bless
Trisha & Clark jr Bartholomew
August 5, 2008
To our family,
We are mourning the lose of a wonderful man at this time, but try to remember all the great times we had with pap at the farm. The last couples months was so hard for him, but he was always a trooper. We will miss him so much , his smile and him always waving out the kitchen window from his favorite chair as we drove away. Pap was a one of a kind and loved by all who knew him. Pap will be forever in our hearts. Love, Clark jr , Trisha, Brandon and Evan
Sherry Getz
August 5, 2008
This is about a wonderful man,
One of the best in all of the land.
A better father you could never find,
He was very supportive and very kind.
As a husband,he was one of the best,
Now he's in heaven for eternal rest.
A grandfather of five,he loved them so much,you could tell by his smile and his gentle touch.
Over the years eight grandchildren came onto this earth and Pap would just smile when he got news of their births.
Then years later, two great,great granddaughters came along as well,and Pap loved them also,as through his smile you could tell.
A harder worker you could never find,from dusk till dawn but he didn't mind.
When in the kitchen,with a gleam in his eye,you would hear him say "woman where is my pie"
Pap never said an unkind word,
happiness was his style.
And he would light up any room,
with his warm and friendly smile.
Your family misses you already,
You really stood the test.
They'll love you forever and ever because you were the best.
Now that your in heaven with your daughter Janice near,
Tell her that lots of love is being sent to her form the one's that she left here.
We say good-bye with great feelings,
Though we truly do not part.
The love for you will never end,
You'll always be in our hearts.
Pap was my ex-father in law but he was the only one I ever had and what a wonderful man.
Rest in peace
DENISE ONEY-MARGRETTA
August 4, 2008
STACI, JEFF & CLARK,
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY AT THE TIME OF YOUR LOSS. PLEASE KNOW THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE HERE FOR YOU IF YOU NEED THEM. AND KNOW THAT HE IS IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE AND NO LONGER SUFFERING! MAY HE REST IN PEACE!!
Cassy Matthews
August 4, 2008
To The Bartholomew Family,
I just wanted to say I'm very sorry for the loss of John. I'm glad I had the pleasure of helping you guys out with him the past couple of months. Although he was sick he was still always able to put smile's on our faces. I know it's hard losing him but have comfort in knowing he's with Janice and Mam you should be very proud of yourself because you took very good care of your MAN.
Trisha Bartholomew
August 4, 2008
Dear Pap,
I will miss you so very much. For the last 19 yrs you were my grandfather. I must say I never met a sweeter man then you. I know where Janice got it from. You will be greatly missed by all of us. love always, Trisha
Clark Bartholomew, Sr.
August 4, 2008
To Our Family and Friends.
On behalf of the Bartholomew Family
We appreciate the warm thoughts expressed about our father, John Bartholomew. He was the foundation
of our family and the husband of our special mom, Emma Bartholomew.
He will be missed and always remembered with love.
Jane and Clark Bartholomew, Sr.
Carol McCarthy
August 4, 2008
Dear Bartholomew Family,
I learned from Cousin Beverly about Cousin John's passing and regret I cannot attend his funeral. I always looked forward to Sunday family visits to the farm, going on adventures with Dale and Clark, checking out the barnyard animals, picking nuts, and tractor rides with John, followed a big dinner with homemade ice cream. My mother, Sarah, adored her cousin John and I did too. I am sorry about John's passing but I know he is at peace. All my love to Emma, Dale, and Clark.
Carol (Hess) McCarthy
Linda Shoemaker
August 4, 2008
Dear Emma and Family,
We are sooo sorry to hear about John's passing...He was such a wonderful neighbor and a hardworking man. He will surely be missed by all of you...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the difficult days ahead...
All our love and sympathy,
Linda Shoemaker and Jen Shoemaker Carl
Katee McCarthy
August 4, 2008
Pap. It was great getting so close with you the last couple months, your now in a better place, & NO longer suffering, Your now with your angel "Aunt Janice". Your dearly missed by each & everyone of us. We love you.
CHARLENE BURGER
August 4, 2008
AUNT EMMA & FAMILY,
UNCLE JOHN WAS A GOOD MAN, YOU WERE BLESSED TO HAVE HIM IN YOUR LIFE FOR SO LONG, I ALWAYS ENJOYED BEING ON THE FARM , I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM.LOVE YA! GOD BLESS! YOUR NEICE CHARLENE
Clyde Marsteller
August 4, 2008
Dear Family,
Ellie & I are so sorry to hear of your loss. All of you especially Aunt Emma are in our prayers.
Clyde & Eleanor Marsteller
Shelly McCarthy
August 4, 2008
To Clark,Jeff, & Staci,
May your memeories always be there of your pap. Our prayer go out to you in this time of need.George, Shelly (Fish) McCarthy & Family
Joy and Warren Floyd
August 4, 2008
Aunt Emma and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort in your memories.
Josh& Keith Harrison
August 4, 2008
Pappy,
We will miss you so much!!We love you so!Your with Aunt Janice now Pap!NO MORE PAIN!!
EMMA Bartholomew
August 4, 2008
Dearest John,
I miss you so!!Im Glad we had 68 yrs together! You were the best Husband,father and Grandfather anyone could have!Not one minute goes by I don't think of you!Aveda misses you also she looks for you every day!You are now with our Sweet baby girl Janice! No more pain for you John!You took such good care of me and our children!!You will be forever in my heart my love!!
LOVE,EMMA
Walter Bartholomew
August 4, 2008
My Dear Pap, my best friend, my diner buddy!! Some of the fondest memories of you to me are: The last project that you did on the farm was for me. And you built a ramp for me to make it easier to get the oats out of the bin with the wheel barrel. And I will never forget the time when I came in and you had the garbage can up on top of the kitchen table fixing the pedal on it. Oh boy, only if Grammy would've seen you. That made me laugh so very hard. Remember when Grammy went to Georgia and we ate out at the diner 4 times in one week!!! Pap you were everything to me and I will always cherish you. May you rest in peace now and know that you are in my thoughts everyday!!! Much Love!
Staci Doran(Bartholomew)
August 4, 2008
Dear Pappy,
I miss you so much! It's been a long 5 months!I loved taking care of you!I would do it all over again!You were the best Grandfather any one could have!I was sad when I would go home you would say I hate to see you go,When are you comming back.Im glad I was with you when you took your last breath.I promise you I will take care of Gram.Just as I did you!!Im going to miss your big smile.Some day I'll see you again! Your going to be so missed Pappy! I LOVE YOU!!!!
Staci
sheila,doug,bev and harv fish
August 4, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
ROBYN ONEY
August 4, 2008
PAPPY WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON. MY HEARTS GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY FOR STICKING BY HIS SIDE THROUGH ALL OF THIS.HE KNEW WE WERE ALL THERE WATCHING OVER HIM THROUGH THIS HORRIBLE TIME..NOW THERE WILL BE NO MORE PAIN AND SUFFERING.PAPPY IS NOW IN A BETTER PLACE, WHERE WE AL WILL MEET AGAIN SOMETIME...R.I.P. PAPPY AND WE ALL LOVE YOU...LOTS OF LOVE TO ALL IN HIS FAMILY...LUV YAS...IF YOU NEED ANYHTING YOU KNOW WHO TO CALL..TAKE CARE AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE...XOXOXO
Sharon (Sherry) Getz
August 4, 2008
To the Bartholomew Family,
I would like to send my condolences in the loss of a great man. (Pap)
He was a very good husband,father and grandfather as well as a very hard worker and provider to his family.
May you find comfort in knowing that he is with his only daughter now in heaven.
We have to say goodbye with great feelings,though we truly never part.
Our thoughts of him will never end and he'll always be in our hearts.
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