J. "Dick" Barton

February 5, 1918 - April 18, 2016

J. Richard “Dick” Barton, 98, of Mechanicsburg passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at Vibra Life Rehab, Mechanicsburg. The son of the late Flo May (Treibley) and Irvin Richard Barton, he was born on February 5, 1918 in Juniata Township. He was a graduate of Lemoyne High School and Harrisburg Academy. He was a U.S. Army WWII Veteran. He retired as an officer of Commonwealth National Bank, and was on the Boro Council in Lemoyne and Shiremanstown, and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Shiremanstown. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, baseball, and football. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, A. Marelle (Leach). He is survived by his daughter, Janet B. Melius and nephew, Don R. Howe and his wife Mary Ann all of Mechanicsburg. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 44 W Main St., Shiremanstown, PA 17011. Services will be private.   Musselman Funeral Home Is Honored To Serve The Barton Family.