James A. Bartko

James A. Bartko, age 75, of Port Vue, PA, died on Friday, June 27, 2025. He was born in Turtle Creek, PA on October 1, 1949 and was the son of the late John and Margaret Christie Bartko. He was employed for thirty years as a truck driver for McIlvaine Trucking, then employed by the Railroad, and then Lawson’s Excavating in Liberty Borough.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Richel Bartko; sons, Kenneth James (Ann) Bartko of Port Vue, PA; Chad Everette (Juanita) Bartko of Redfield, KS; Timothy James Bartko of Port Vue, PA; daughter, Lisa Marie Bartko of Port Vue, PA; grandchildren, Hailey; Casey; Aubrey; Mackenzie; Gage; Nevaeh; Marcus; Lindsey; Austin; and Ashlyn; numerous great grandchildren, many, many nieces and nephews; and brother, Robert Bartko.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his daughter, Wendy Lynn Bartko, brother John Bartko, and grandson, Brian Santora.

Arrangements were cared for by Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177).

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