James Bartley Obituary May 8, 2026
ames Harold Bartley, 72, of Saxonburg passed away on May 8, 2026 at his home.
Born August 8, 1953 in Butler, he was the son of Homer L. Bartley and Bertha Kennedy Bartley.
Jim was a retired truck driver having worked for Jaybird Enterprises for many years. After retirement he became a driver for ANR Transport. He was a life Member of the NRA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time at his camp and most of all, he was a wonderful husband, dad and pappy.
Surviving are his wife, Debbie (Freehling) Bartley whom he married June 25, 1977, two daughters, Kimberly (Christopher) Lunn of Saxonburg and Brandy (John) Spohn of Cabot; three brothers, Homer (Barb) Bartley of Saxonburg, Bruce Bartley of Evans City and Terry Bartley of Lexington, KY, four grandchildren, Brady, Dylan and Sadie Lunn and Kinsley Spohn. Jim will be greatly missed by his canine companions, Baxter and Oliver.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother Dale Bartley, two infant sisters, Linda and Sharon and one granddaughter, Daphne Lunn.
Friends will be received on Monday, May 11, 2026, from 6-8 pm at Fox Funeral Home, Inc., Saxonburg, PA.
Services will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 11:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. Joshua J. Radke officiating.
