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Barton Fritzinger Obituary
A Celebration of Life service for Barton L. "Buster the Clown" Fritzinger, 64, of Lehighton, who passed away on Dec. 31, 2025, will be held from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Orioles Community Center, 475 Orioles Drive, Lehighton.
The Schaeffer Funeral Home, Lehighton, has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to the Carbon Co. Friends of Animals 77 W. 13th St., Jim Thorpe, PA 18229. Online condolences may be made at www.schaefferfunerals.com.
Fitzinger was the husband of Brenda (Wertman) Fritzinger.
He was most known for entertaining at kids' birthday parties and events throughout the area as Buster the Clown.
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Dan
January 15, 2026
Barton you were one of a kind, I will always remember going to Laroses with you! Cheap Trick 4ever !! Rest in Peace my friend
Miss Prissy (Mary Cox Reynolds)
January 13, 2026
Buster and I went to Clown School together. We worked together many times before I moved away. He was such a good entertainer and friend. My condolences to his family.
Fondly, Miss Prissy the Clown (aka Mary Cox Reynolds)
George & Joanne Bradbury
January 8, 2026
Brenda and the Wertman Family we are so very sorry for your loss. Sending healing prayers to you Brenda and Barts family.
Barb Bowes
January 6, 2026
Bart, you will be missed by many. You brought smiles to countless faces over the years. My sincere condolences to the family. Godspeed, my friend.
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Scott Wagstaff
January 6, 2026
I have worked with Buster on many occasions. He was a great guy. If I had a show at the same venue, he would stand outside and call people in. (some performers would never do that.) He wanted to make people happy, and didn't care who did it. I'm proud to have performed with him. RIP my friend...
kevin flowers
January 6, 2026
I met Buster at many picnic's and outings loved to see all the children wanting balloon animals and other things he made for them
Nate
January 5, 2026
He was a staple at every birthday party of mine as a child. As I grew out of home birthday parties, I remember him bringing us all laughs and smiles at the skating rink. He brought joy to so many! My sincere condolences to his family. I hope he´s resting in peace knowing the happiness he provided the world.
Barb Koch
January 5, 2026
I´m so shocked to see this. My sincere condolences.
Shannon Getz
January 5, 2026
Oh, Bart, I was so sorry to hear this news! You will be missed! I think of you every time I hear a Cheap Trick song! RIP, my friend.
Theresa
January 5, 2026
I rember you as a kid and made me a good memories rest well !!!
Kim DeFrain Williams
January 5, 2026
Prayers and condolences for Bart's family. Gone too soon, our Laneco/Giant Brother. You brought so much laughter and joy to the community. I am honored to have worked with you and joked with you since 1989.
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