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John D. Bartley

FUNERAL HOME

Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home

1550 Route 9

Clifton Park, New York

John Bartley Obituary

Bartley, John D. HALFMOON John D. "Jack" Bartley, 80, a 55-year resident of West Crescent, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 27, 2012 at his residence. Born in Olean, N.Y., he was the son of the late John and Dollie C. Charteaux Bartley, Jr. and predeceased by his beloved wife, Margaret Blair Bartley. Jack was a graduate of Jamestown High School, class of 1949 and of SUNY Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences, class of 1952. He then served in the U.S. Army in Japan from 1954 to 1956. Jack retired in 1992 from General Electric in Schenectady where he had been employed for more than 40 years as a design draftsman. He was an avid amateur photographer, lover of trains and a member of the Bridge Line Historical Society and NHRS. He was a lifelong member of the West Crescent Fire Department where he served in various capacities for many years. Jack was also a very active volunteer at the Waterford Canal Visitors Center. Devoted father of twins, David B. (Kathleen) Bartley of Halfmoon and Jean M. (Mark) Freedman of Colonie and Ellen C. (Matthew) Kercher of Bedford, Mass.; loving brother of Adele Koller of Melbourne, Fla.; cherished "Grandpa" of Sarah and Rachel Freedman, Jonathan Geleta and Megan and David Kercher; adored great-grandfather of John Geleta and also survived by several nieces and nephews and by so many friends that the list could go on for pages. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m., at the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9, Clifton Park. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. Interment with military honors will be held in Waterford Rural Cemetery, Waterford. Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205, in memory of John D. Bartley. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065. (518) 371-5454

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jan. 29, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for John Bartley

18 Entries

Andy Kirk

January 24, 2025

I have fond memories of when, during a tour of Conrail's Selkirk Yard, John was given permission to take a photo of the detouring LAKE SHORE LINITED from the roof of the hump tower. What a photo!

Colleen Riley

January 23, 2020

My sincere condolences to the entire "Bartley" family. John will be missed, but joins many of his neighbors in Heaven. Especially to his children David, Jean, and Ellen, God Bless you always!

William Kozel

January 23, 2020

I sure do miss John, I have not forgotten him.

Mike Cole

February 23, 2012

John, Thank you for the great times spent trackside. Always enjoyed your company and conversation. You will be missed!

February 4, 2012

John was a great friend and a loving father and grandfather who was very proud of his kids. His cheery nature and helpfulness will be greatly missed.

Andy Kirk
Jacksonville, FL

Mike Kimmey

January 31, 2012

Dave my deepest sympathy goes out to you Jean and Ellen ,and your whole family. May his memory live on in your hearts forever.

Bill Kozel

January 31, 2012

I am glad I was able to spend quality time with John and get to know him through the years. He will live in my memory as a wonderful, kind and gentle man, devoted to his family and friends. I will truly miss him. I offer my deep sympathy to his surviving family members.

Andy Kercher

January 30, 2012

For some reason—I don't know why—I was just thinking of Mr. Bartley last week. So I was shocked last night when Dad told me about his passing last Friday.

I had only met him a few times, including December 1989 where we chanced to meet at GE's cafeteria when I worked a temp mailroom job. (He and my Dad were at GE a heckuva lot longer than me!) Within the last year or so Matt and Ellen had told me about how he was getting on and about his train hobby. So I didn't know him except for brief meetings and through Ellen talking about him.

I want to express my sorrow for his passing to Ellen, Matt, David and Megan, the Bartleys and extended families and friends. From what I know of Mr. B, he was indeed a friendly, good man. May he rest in peace.

Matt's brother and Ellen's brother-in-law, with sympathy,

Michael J. Colamarino

January 30, 2012

My heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Bartley family at this sad time.

John was soft spoken and seemed to be everybody's friend. All those that knew John throughout the years of working at GE knew his passion for trains. By which giving him the well deserved nickname of "Chooch".

Also all the lunch meetings and celebrations he had a passion for rolls.

Rest in peace my friend

Local 147

Kim Therrien-Zeppieri

January 29, 2012

David,Jean And Ellen, I am so sorry for your loss my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time..

David Rawlin

January 29, 2012

Dave, Jean, and Family.....I was very sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. Please accept my deepest condolences and know that his love for you, as a parent, was immeasurable. Losing a parent is one of the hardest things we ever have to face in life and I pray that God covers you with his cloak and holds you close. David Rawlin

Stephen Wasby

January 29, 2012

John was a consummate railfan and photographer, who was very helpful to those of us newer at being railfans and could use lots of help. I loved how he was always jumping up to take a picture. And his hair, which seemed to go in all directions at once. John was a real friend, who will be missed.

Chris Hatter

January 29, 2012

Sorry for your loss, the last time I talked to him he talked proudly of his children. He will be missed.

January 29, 2012

Sorry for your loss jack was a good man i remeber good time from the firehouse and cub scouts he will be missed (George Seguin Las Vegas NV)

Colleen J Riley

January 29, 2012

I'm honored to have had known such a great man and his impact on my brother Dan. He will surely be missed. My condolences to his family!

Jeanne Grebert

January 29, 2012

My deepest condolences to Johns family. i will always fondly remember spending time with John volunteering at WHVC. i learned so much from him. He always spoke with so much love about his cherished family.

Cathy Bowen

January 29, 2012

John loved life. I will miss his smile, humor, and his life stories, always positive. He lived a good life. His presence will be sorely missed by many at the Halfmoon Senior Center, especially Margaret Dugan, who John was very kind to. We will truely miss you John.

Gina Powell

January 29, 2012

He will be missed at the Waterford Visitor's Center.

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