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Jack Barth Obituary
Jack P. Barth, 83, of Harrisburg, died peacefully Thursday, March 6, 2014, at his home with his loving family by his side.
Mr. Barth was born in Reading, PA and was the son of the late Paul Norman and Kathryn Ann (Lafferty) Barth.
He was a retired VP of the PA Credit Union Assn. A graduate of the Penn State Credit Union Institute and CUNA School of the University of WI, Jack pioneered the Reading Gas (UGI) Employees FCU. Jack served in the Korean War.
He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and the Oaks Rod & Gun Club. He was a lifetime member of the Ivy Leaf Club of Reading. He was a member of the 1948 graduating class of Reading High School.
Mr. Barth is survived by his wife of 60 years, Neysa (Borkert) Barth; one son, Kurt Barth (Marcy) of Middletown, two daughters, Daris Cirillo (Nick Cantone) of Harrisburg and Colleen Brindamour Nace (James) of Harrisburg; grandchildren: Philip and Nicholas Cirillo, Christina Patterson (Shane), Jack Barth, Kathryn Brindamour; step-grandchildren: Mindy Arguarza (Jose) and Mason Colon (Amy); five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 22, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 6011 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg. Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, at the convenience of the family.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, PVA: Donation Processing Center, 7 Mill Brook Rd, Wilton, NH 030886.
Online Condolences may be left at www.hooverfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jack Barth
Tammy Durham
March 22, 2014
Tina & family, I am so sorry for your loss. When I moved to Hbg over 30 yrs ago to work for Jack you both treated me like family. I still live by some of the wise advise he gave back then. Always remember, bullets and hooks are not needed to hunt or fish, just the peace of nature. Love Always,
Michael Mescavage
March 19, 2014
May your loved one soar on Eagles wings for the Great Courage HE has shown,
Our Freedom which HE fought for and His love of country for which he gave.
The members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart
Michael J. Mescavage, Cmdr.
Dept. of Pennsylvania
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Jack Barth
March 19, 2014
The Jack I knew and worked for at the League came pretty close to being the best boss I ever had.He was caring, even handed and compassionate. He made his little part of the world a better place. Sandy Wilson
March 19, 2014
Sympathy to yor family from an old friend from reading
Annie kohl st. Petersburg florida
Jim Ritter
March 18, 2014
Working for Jack at the Association was a pleasure. Being young when he hired me I learned a much through his guidance and his patience. A tremendous leader, mentor and most of all a good, good man. My sincerest condolences to Neysa and entire family
Patrick Lattanzio
March 18, 2014
Tina and Jack were my parents closest friends as I was growing up. I have such fond memories of your family and of your kind father. So sorry for your loss.
Bob Rymshaw
March 18, 2014
Goodbye, Old friend
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