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Bernie Bartoli Obituary
PLAINS TWP. — Bernie J. Bartoli, of Plains Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains. To say Bernie was a people person would be a vast understatement. He sought out and engaged people whether or not they asked and in the end, left them smiling.
He was born in Pittston, in 1939, son of the late Eugene and Stephanie (Halicki) Bartoli. As a young man, Bernie attended and graduated from Marymount High School and King's College, both of Wilkes-Barre and worked for his father's business, CBM Coal Company until 1977, when he took over A.J. Lupas Insurance Agency as its president.
Throughout his life, Bernie was an avid hunter who loved spending many weekends with family and friends at his beloved hunting cabin in LeRaysville. No matter what was going on in life, his visits to the cabin were some of his favorite times — that, and going out to eat at his favorite restaurants.
He embraced life fully, right up until the end. He is survived by his four children and their spouses: Judy Vobroucek and her husband, Kevin, Gino Bartoli and his wife, Jackie, Maria Riordan and her husband, Kevin and Shelley Jones and her husband, Chris; his grandchildren: Nick Giovanelli, Anthony Bartoli, Angela Padula, P.J. and Jack Compagnino, Courtney, Maggie and Kay Jones; five great-grandchildren; nephew, Gino Bartoli and Bernie's loving companion of 26 years, Lois Johnson; as well as many other close family and friends.
On behalf of Bernie, the family would like to extend their thanks to Dr. Greenwald and Bernie's doctors, nurses and caregivers that helped give him comfort and friendship – especially during these last few months.
Bernie will be honored with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin, and a Celebration of Life at a date to be announced in consideration of the global public health crisis.
Arrangements entrusted to the Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Twp., 18705.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Medical Oncology Prescription Assistance Fund, 382 Pierce St., Kingston, 18704.
For additional information or to leave Bernie's family a message of condolence, please visit www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.
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Beth Zingaretti
November 25, 2020
Gino, Shelley and family,
Our deepest condolences
Beth and Gary Zingaretti
Jimmy LaVerdi
November 24, 2020
To Gino and the Bartoli family. Please accept my condolences in the passing of your Dad. I have many good memories of him on the fishing trips to Canada and the laughs and good times of those days. He always knew how to make another person smile, He was a very good man and will be missed by those that really knew him. In this time of sorrow please know that your family is in our prayers. Rest In Peace Bernard.
Stephie Andrews
November 23, 2020
Dear Judy,Gino,Maria and Shelly I am sorry for the loss of your Father. He was a great Uncle. I always remenber coming to visit when we were kids and the St. Bernard dog you guys had. Rest assured that hes thrilled to see Gam and Pop-Pop again. Im sure he'll be watching over all of you. Your cousin, Stephie
Louise Kondracki
November 23, 2020
Bernie was a wonderful gentleman that always had a smile. He will be missed.
Dick/Dot Evans & Family
November 23, 2020
Gino & Family, So very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May our God provide comfort and peace while you go through this heartwrenching time of grief.
Roxanne mcdaniels
November 23, 2020
Gino and family..very sorry to hear of your father's passing....on behalf of my parents Frank and Penny who were dear friends of Bernie's...offer their sincere condolences to Bernard's family..
Roxanne Lotzi Mcdaniels
Noreen DeMark
November 23, 2020
So very sorry to hear of Bernie's passing. He has been missed coming in to pick up lunch. May he Rest In Peace . Staff at Philly Subs and Pizzeria
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