11/17/2025
Our condolences to the family of John E. Bartolovic who passed away on Thursday, November 13,2025.
John Edward Bartolovic, 84, of Ford City passed away on Thursday, November
13, 2025, at ACMH in Kittanning after a long courageous battle with pulmonary
fibrosis.
Born June 15, 1941, in Kittanning, he was the son of the late Catherine Boguslawski,
Ralph “Bud” Greer and stepson of Joseph Boguslawski.
John, affectionately known as Bart, graduated from Ford City High School in 1960
and was a lifelong resident. He was employed at Eljer Pottery Plant initially as a
Caster then worked in the Maintenance Department until he retired in 2003.
He was a member of the former St. Francis DePaul Catholic Church and a member
of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Cadogan.
An avid outdoorsman, Bart had a zest for life and was health conscious. He enjoyed
biking, weightlifting, running alongside his children in 10K races, fishing, hunting, and
golfing. He particularly treasured fishing trips to Kinzua Dam with family and friends,
adventures in Maine with his lifelong friend Jaggs, and a memorable hunting trip to
Alaska. He loved family vacations to the beach and deep-sea fishing.
After retirement, he enjoyed walking nine holes at Lenape Heights Golf Course with
his other lifelong friend Chuckie. And, of course, no outing was complete without a
cold Iron City Beer, which he often jokingly called a vitamin.
Family was at the center of Bart’s life. He took great pride in watching his children
and grandchildren participate in sports cheering them on with enthusiasm and love.
He especially enjoyed Friday Night under the lights at Ford City Football Field. He
was fan of Penn State and Notre Dame football.
He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son Damian, as well as numerous aunts and
uncles.
Bart is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Cecilia (Nimerosky) Bartolovic, the
love of his life; children John (Jeannie) Bartolovic of Kittanning, Kathy (Steve)
Schnaubelt of Kittanning, and Eric (Kara) Bartolovic of Ford City; grandchildren JJ,
Jenna, Ben, and Bella Bartolovic; great-grandchildren Jizelle, Cameron, Jelena, and
Blaze; half-brothers Ralph “Bud” (Sharley) Greer and Michael (Janet) Greer;
half-sister Gail Ann (David) Kelly; and along with nieces, nephews, extended family,
and many great friends.
Bart’s life was full of love, laughter, and adventure. He will be remembered as a
devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, loyal friend, and a man who
embraced life with energy, humor, and heart. He will always be remember as a hard
working man who provided for his family.
A private viewing for the immediate family will be held at Mantini Funeral Home.
A public Christian Burial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday November 22, 2025
at 11AM in the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, First Street Cadogan PA 16212, with
the Very Reverend Eric Dinga officiating. Burial will follow at St. Francis DePaul
Cemetery, Cadogan. Everyone is welcome to attend a luncheon in the church
hall to celebrate Bart’s life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bart’s honor to the Pulmonary Fibrosis
Foundation, 223 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 350, Chicago, IL 60606, or to St. Lawrence
Catholic Church First Street Cadogan PA 16212.
