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Walter Barton Obituary
Walter Barton, 77, of Minersville passed away peacefully at home on Saturday afternoon, April 21, 2012.
Born in Heckscherville, Cass Township, he was a son of the late Metro and Mary Chaposky Bardon.
He attended Cass Township schools and joined the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, having served aboard USS Carter Hall (LSD-3) as a Machinist's Mate Second Class. He later graduated from Penn State with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked as an estimator and salesperson in the heating and air conditioning industry.
He was a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Minersville. He was also a member of the New Minersville Fire Company, the Black Diamond Navy Club and the American Legion.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, William and David Barton; and a sister, Marie Burns.
Surviving are his wife, the former Joan Pogirski; three children: George Barton and his wife, Diane, Newark, Delaware, Michelle Gahres and her husband, John, Wernersville, and Walter Robert Barton and his lifelong companion, Lisa Buck.
He is also survived by six grandchildren: Vanessa, John, Amber Michael, Randy Gahres, Kate Gahres and Jessie Gahres; four great-grandchildren: Patrick Michael, Jackson Johnson, Ja-von Johnson and Kamryn Gahres; three brothers: Paul Barton, Bellefonte, Michael Barton, Primrose, and Raymond Barton, Pottsville; and nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday from 6 p.m. at Dutcavich Funeral Home, Minersville.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the charity of the giver's choice. Interment with military honors will be at the convenience of the family at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Township.
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Donna & John
April 26, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 25, 2012
our condolances, visits to the navy club will not be the same. barry and luci unger
Maryanne Hunt (Papada)
April 24, 2012
Joan, I'm deeply sad for you. Living across the street from you and Walter and your children gave me such a sense of community. Walter always had a smile and a minute to spend chatting no matter how busy. May you be comforted by your memories.
Michael Fedoriska
April 23, 2012
Dear Aunt Joan & Family, When I think of my Uncle Walter its nothing but good thoughts! He always seemed happy and willing to help anyone who needed a hand. A true Penn State Fan with a heart of Gold. May God give you all the strength and faith that you need,at this most difficult time of your life. God Bless all of you.....and your all in my thoughts! MICKEY
April 23, 2012
Sorry to hear about your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this diffucult time
Maryann & Keith Monderewicz, Minersville
April 23, 2012
Joan and Family,
Sorry to hear of Walter's passing, may god bless you and your family.
~Charles Chaposky Middletown De.
Steve Ruzze
April 23, 2012
I am very sorry for the loss.
Bryn Rutecky
April 23, 2012
Joan and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of you`r lose, Walter was always such a nice man to talk to. I have never heared him have a bad word for any one. He will be missed by many,but live in the hearts of those who knew him.
John Fedoriska Jr.
April 22, 2012
May Joan and family find peace and comfort in knowing that Walter may be gone but he is not far away. He lives in the hearts of those of us who loved him. Jesus may have called him home, but remember that home is where the heart is. May God bless and comfort you all in your time of sorrow.
Pete & Michelle Barton
April 22, 2012
Joan,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless!
April 22, 2012
Joan and Family, It is with our deepest condolences to hear about the passing of Walter. He truely was, by far more than just a Shipmate at Ship 257, he was a trusted friend who will be deeply missed. Our love and prayers go with you. Stephen Darosh - Commander Ship 257
Cody Barton
April 22, 2012
Joan, I'm sorry to hear of Walter's passing. May you find strength in these troubled times.
Mickey Courtney
April 22, 2012
Walter Barton Family;Very sorry to read of Walter's passing,he was a great man and will be sadly missed.a friend
DOT-STEVE SWARTCHICK
April 22, 2012
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