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1930
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2022
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Jean Barton Obituary
Jean M. Barton, 91, of Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, Jan. 1, at her residence.
Born Aug. 29, 1930, in Emmaus, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Lillian (Moser) Neifert.
She was a graduate of Tamaqua High School, member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, the Eastern Star, and Amaranthe. She worked at the former Sears & Roebuck department store when it was located in downtown Pottsville and when it relocated to the former Frackville Mall, retiring prior to the mall closing.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome Barton (November 2010); grandson, Gregory Barton (1972); and great-grandson, Tim Witman (2018).
Jean will be forever missed by her son, Jerome, husband of Judi, Pottsville; daughter, Joan Bowers, wife of John, Beach Haven Terrace, N.J.; grandchildren, Amy Witman, Jerome "JD" Barton, Jacob Barton, Heidi Scythes and Rachel McDill; great-grandchildren, Peter David Witman II, Tyler Barton, Eli Barton and Emilie McDill; and great-great-grandchildren, Abriella and Lukah Witman.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at the Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, with the Rev. Chris Rotharpt officiating. Family and friends are respectfully invited to pay their respects from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be held on the grounds of Schuylkill Memorial Park Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven. The family would prefer contributions be made in Jean's memory to the Hillside SPCA, 51 SPCA Road, Pottsville PA 17901. Please visit schlitzerallenpugh.com to leave a condolence for the Barton family.
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