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Barto, Edward Russell

Barto, Edward Russell[1, 2, 3, 4]

Male 1919 - 2018  (98 years)

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  • Name Barto, Edward Russell 
    Nickname Eddie 
    Birth 16 Dec 1919  Marengo, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Gender Male 
    Cemetery Ross Cemetery, Marengo, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ross Cemetery 
    Address:
    Ross Cemetery 
    Residence 1920  Ferguson Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Residence 1930  Ferguson Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Residence 1935  Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Residence 1 Apr 1940  Ferguson Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son 
    Occupation 17 Apr 1950  Ferguson Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Farmer 
    Residence 17 Apr 1950  Ferguson Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Death 9 Dec 2018  State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    Juniper Village 
    Obituary 12 Dec 2018  State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Centre Daily Times 
    • Eddie Russell Barto December 16, 1919 December 9, 2018 Eddie Russell Barto, 98, of 1718 W. Gates-burg Road, Warriors Mark, passed away on December 9, 2018, at Juniper Village, Brookline, State College following a brief illness. He was born December 16, 1919, in Marengo, the son of Gilbert and Elsie (Wrye) Barto. He was married to Genevieve (Jenny) Burns on October 20, 1946, at the Altoona Church of the Brethren by Rev. Randall Rossman. Surviving are his wife of 72 years; daughter Diane (David) Snyder, of Gatesburg, daughter Janet (Harold) Biddle, of Warriors Mark, son Sherwin (Kathy) Barto, of Grand Junction, Colo.; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; sister Joyce (Don) Fink, of Sinking Valley, sister Leona Smith, of Marengo and brother Donald (Ruth) Barto, of Quakertown. He was preceded in death by a great granddaughter; two sisters and a brother. He attended the Marengo One Room, Ferguson Township and Port Matilda schools. He served in the Army during WWII from 1941-1945, in the Pacific and European Theaters in the 372nd Motor Company. He worked for Gravely Power Equipment for 29 years and others before retiring in 1985. He was a lifetime member of the Ross United Methodist Church where he was the "Sunday morning bell ringer". He taught Sunday School and was treasurer of the church. He was caretaker of Ross Cemetery for 35 years and secretary/ treasurer for 51 years. He loved the Lord and read his Bible daily. He enjoyed gardening, growing sweet potatoes, hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Also, metal detecting and woodworking. Friends will be received on Friday, December 14, 2018, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Cox Funeral Home and on Saturday at Ross United Methodist Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Norman Hooven and Rev. Gene McCallips officiating. Interment will follow in Ross Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Ross Cemetery Association, c/o Diane Snyder, 2115 W. Gatesburg Rd., Warriors Mark, PA 16877. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bruce E. Cox Funeral Home, 3784 Warriors Mark Path, Warriors Mark, PA 16877.
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    _UID 38AD4154B093441F8A8B5DB1BC3BFBF3280F 
    Burial 15 Dec 2018  Marengo, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    Ross Cemetery 
    Oldest Known Ancestors
    Paternal Line: Jacob Barto,   b. Est 1820   d. UNKNOWN
    Maternal Line: Anna M Bistline,   b. Mar 1877, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1915
    Person ID I6593  Family Tree
    Last Modified 25 Mar 2024 

    Father Barto, Gilbert Leonard,   b. 11 Jun 1900, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Mar 2001, Warriors Mark Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 100 years) 
    Mother Wrye, Elsie Viola,   b. 8 Aug 1899, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Jan 1987, Warriors Mark Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years) 
    Marriage 30 Jul 1919  Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Family ID F2165  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Burns, Genevieve L,   b. 12 Aug 1928, Gatesburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Oct 2024, State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 96 years) 
    Marriage 20 Oct 1946  Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Address:
    Church of the Brethren 
    Children 
     1. Living
    Family ID F2308  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Oct 2024