Obituary of Charles Wesley Barto

Charles Wesley "Charlie" Barto, age 73, of Paupack died Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Claudia Marie (Whitosky) Barto.

Born May 10, 1946, in Bellefonte, PA, he was the son of the late Raymond and Gladys Irene (Conner) Barto. A Vietnam War Army veteran, he was a master carpenter, but had also worked as a steel worker and at a quarry.

Charlie was a member of the American Legion Post #311 in Hawley. Charlie was always fixing things around the house and he also enjoyed working in his garden. A gun enthusiast with a crazy sense of humor and a big sweet-tooth, he loved his grandchildren and napping with his cats.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter: Darcie Joyce McCarren of Greenfield, TN; one son: Edward Charles Barto of Honesdale; four grandchildren: Danielle Marie Barto, Jazmyne Rose Barto, Charlotte Madeline McCarren and Austin Charles Barto; and two sisters: Nancy Holterman of Washougal, WA, and Velma Stewart of Woodlawn, TN.

He was predeceased by his siblings, Ralph Nelson Barto, Walter Barto and Carol Mae Barto; and daughter-in-law, Ann Phillips.

Calling hours will be Sunday, Oct. 20, from 3 to 7 PM at Teeters' Funeral Chapel, 505 Church St, Hawley, PA.

Private cremation will be held at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.

Memorials may be made to Dessin Animal Shelter, 138 Miller Rd., Honesdale, PA 18431