John W. Bartron

John W. Bartron obituary, Honesdale, PA

John W. Bartron

John Bartron Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hessling Funeral Home, Inc. on Jan. 13, 2026.
John Bartron, born to Helen (nee Wagner) and Homer on October 13, 1947, passed away peacefully on January 8th.

He spent nearly his entire life in Honesdale and was a respected master woodworker by trade.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maureen (nee Wierzbicki), and brothers, Frederick and Glenn. He is survived by his brother, Allan (Jane), his daughters Elizabeth (Jean) Holt and Emily (Phil) Reinsmith, and grandchildren Sheena, Hunter, Sarah, and Bellamy.

John and Maureen enjoyed gardening and rescuing cats; they also loved taking their antique cars cruising and to car shows.

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