Frank W. Barton, Jr., 75, of 73 Edgewood Road, Bradford, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at The Pavilion @ BRMC surrounded by his loving family.
Born August 24, 1948, in Kane, he was a son of the late Frank W. Barton Sr. and Lois Louise (Hines) Barton. He was a 1966 graduate of Kane High School. After high school he worked at the tannery in Mt. Jewett. Later in life he obtained an associates degree as a Para-Legal from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, and a business degree from Olean Business Institute
In 1968 he enlisted in the United States Army. He served in Korea and Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1970.
On June 5, 1969, in the Mt Nebo Chapel Mt. Jewett, he married Patricia A. (Trumbull) Barton who survives.
After the service he worked at Case Cutlery for 20 years then Cutco in Olean for 21 years then he retired. In 1990 he opened Barton's Notary Service on Congress Street and operated the business until 2012.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 108, Eagles Club, and the VFW Post 212.
Surviving in addition to his wife Patty of 55 years, are two sons, Frank (Anna) Barton, III, of Corryville, and Eric (Kara) Barton, of Duke Center, two grandchildren, Jezlyn Barton and Alex Barton, one sister, Debra Patrick, of Bradford, two nephews and one niece.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Julianna Rose Barton who died August 15, 2013.
Family will receive friends on Monday July 29, 2024, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue from 11:00am to 1:00pm followed by funeral services at 1:00pm with Rev. Edward Walk of St. Bernard Church officiating. Full Military Honors and burial will be in Mt. Nebo Cemetery.
Memorial contribution, if desired, may be made to the AA or a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com