Anthony J. "Tony" Bartoni, age 96, of Amend, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 1, 1918, in Ontario Canada, a son of the late Samuel and Santina (Martini) Bartoni.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, May Bartoni, 3 sisters, Francis Shepo, Rose Stalewski, and infant sister, Mary Bartoni; 3 brothers, Dominic Bartoni, Rocco Bartoni, and John Bartoni; and granddaughters, Marie Elaine Buela, and Lisa Marie Smitley.

Tony was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Uniontown, where he served as an usher for many years. He served his country in the United States Army, 101st Airborne Glider Division; he fought in the Battle of Budge. Tony worked for U. S. Steel Robina Coal Mines for 46 years, before retiring in 1980. He loved to garden and spend time with his family, most of all playing Solitary.

Left to cherish his memory, are his children, Elaine Rockwell and her husband Edwin of Masontown, Samuel A. Bartoni and his wife Judy of Masontown, and Antoinette Smitley and her husband Jess of Amend; grandchildren, Tony Bartoni, Denise Bartoni and a special friend Vince Garufi, Angela and Bill Haley, Andrea and Howard Hyde, Thomas and Paula Rockwell, and Lori and her fianc John Hardy Jr.; great grandchildren, Crystal and Daniel Haley, and Gianna Garufi; sisters, Laura Cianci of NJ, and Catherine Urban of Pittsburgh; sisters-in-law, Marty Sullenburger and Micky Bartoni; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

The family would like to thank the nurses and aides of Grane Hospice for all that they have done for Tony and also Antoinette and Lori for their loving care.

Any memorial donations are asked to be made to St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Uniontown, PA.

Friends will be received at the Haky Funeral Home Inc. 515 N. Main Street, Masontown, PA., on Sunday, April 12, 2015 from 2-7 p.m. and Monday, April 13 until 10 a.m. when a Blessing Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Father Ronald L. Simboli Officiating.
Military Honors will be accorded by Faith-Gray-McArdle VFW Post 4584 and The Fort Mason American Legion Post 423.

Interment will follow at St. Agnes, Masontown, PA