Andrew M. Bartha

Andrew M. Bartha, Jr., age 100, formerly of Youngstown area, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in Conroe, Texas. Born January 18, 1917 on Connersville, Ohio; he was the son of Andrew Sr. and Margaret Bartha. Andy graduated from Chaney High School in 1936, and then went on to proudly serve his country in the Army-Air Corp during WWII. He worked for Bell Transit for 40 years. He married Jean Dixon in 1952 until her death in 1971; in 1979, he married Rosemarie Walker until her death in 2007. Andy enjoyed working in the garden and going camping and fishing in Canada and Florida. He spent many winters in Florida. He was active in the Boy Scouts Troop 84, earning many awards in hiking, camping, and canoeing. He also served as a troop supervisor at Camp Stambaugh earning the Stambaugh Tribe Award. He was a member of Austintown Community Church for over 50 years serving as a deacon, usher, and other duties. Survivors include his children: William (Diane) Bartha of Youngstown, Sue (John) Hoschar of Cape Coral, FL., Andrea (John) White and Margaret (Neil) Coleman both of Spring, Tx.; step-daughters: Marian Martin of Girard, Barb Dickson of Brookfield, Fl., Laraine (Carl) Smith of Bloomingdale, and Rosemary (Dallas) Staton of Youngstown; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Besides his wives, he was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Ann Margaret Stanislaw and Helen Bistarkey; and a grand-daughter Danille Dickson. Friends will be received at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel on Wednesday from 4-7PM where services will take place on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 1:00PM. Burial will take place at Green Haven Memorial Gardens.