Obituary of John A. Tartas

John A. Tartas, Jr., age 72, of Hamlin died Sunday, August 23, 2009, at home. Born January 28, 1937, in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late John and Estelle (Kagan) Tartas Sr. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, the former Joan L. Albrecht. He grew up in Clifton, NJ, and lived in Rutherford, NJ, for over 20 years and was a retired warehouse man for St. Johnsbury Trucking. Prior to moving to Hamlin 10 years ago, he had also been a resident of Tafton, PA, and Lyndhurst, NJ. He loved his dog, Molly, and his horse, Delray. In addition to his wife, he is survived a daughter and son-in-law: Sharon and John Boyer of Allamuchy, NJ; 4 grandchildren: Melissa, Adam, David and Mary Boyer; and three stepdaughters. Cremation was held at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel. A Graveside Service will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Paterson, NJ, at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to Diakon Hospice St. John, 416 Main St., Suite D, Honesdale, PA 18431