Samuel A. Bartoni

SAMUEL ANTHONY BARTONI

Samuel Anthony Bartoni, 79, of Masontown, PA passed away December 8, 2022 at his residence.

He was born in Masontown, PA. on October 10, 1943, the son of the late Anthony Joseph and Mabel (Brown) Bartoni.

He was a graduate Fairchance Georges High School, Class of 1962. Before retiring he was a coal miner at Cumberland Mine. Sam served in the US Army Reserves during the Cuban Missile Crises. Sam was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Italian Club. He was also an avid golfer.

He was predeceased by his parents and his niece Lisa Smitley.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Judith Eileen (Rochek) Bartoni; son, Anthony Joseph Bartoni and his partner Philip Phares, Pt. Marion, PA; daughter, Denise Garfui and husband Vince, Masontown, PA; the joy of his life his granddaughter Gianna Garfui; sisters: Elaine Rockwell and husband Edwin, Masontown, PA and Antoinette Smitley and husband Jesse, Amend, PA; several nieces and nephew and his best friend, his dog Chumlee.

The family would like to thank Amedisys of Masontown, PA. Nurses and aids, especially Vicky, Cassie and Pastor Rich.

Friends will be received in the JOHN S. MAYKUTH JR. FUNERAL HOME, 7 River Avenue, Masontown, PA on Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Monday, at 9:30 a.m. when Prayers of Transfer will be held, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Masontown, Pa with Farther Marlon Pates as Celebrant.

Private internment.