Charles Joseph Bartosh

Charles Joseph Bartosh, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at his home.

The son of Joseph A. and Mildred (Tietze) Bartosh, he was born April 23, 1934 in Glassmere, Allegheny Co., PA.

He graduated from East Deer Frazer High School, Class of 1952 and worked for Bell Telephone for 35 years, retiring in 1991.

Charles was a veteran of the US Navy, serving in the Korean War.

He was a member of SS Simon and Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, Telephone Pioneers, American Legion Post #0407, Blairsville, and the American Slovenian Citizens Association.

He was an avid Notre Dame and Steeler fan and enjoyed dancing the polka and the waltz.

Surviving is his wife, Marian F. (Dereani) Bartosh whom he married August 10, 1957, two sons, Kenneth R. Bartosh (Gale) of St. Mary’s, Georgia and Dr. Larry A. Bartosh (Lisa) of Ford City; nine grandchildren, Samantha, Alexandria, Luis, Cindy, Mindy, Dan, Dr. Casey, Scott and Dr. Ryan, 22 great grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, two sisters, Donna Hank of Natrona Heights and Ellen Lucas (Richard) of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marlene Mercanti.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA where a Wake Service will be held on Wednesday at 7:30 P.M.  Prayers of Transfer will be held on Thursday at 9:15 A.M.in the funeral home followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M. in SS Simon and Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, with Rev. Fr. Stephen R. Bugay celebrant.

Interment will be in Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville, PA.

The Blairsville Military Honor Guard will conduct military services at the cemetery.