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Joseph L. Bartnick

July 05, 1944 - June 09, 2025

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Obituary For Joseph L. Bartnick

Age 80, passed peacefully on June 9, 2025, after a four-month battle with lymphoma, of Bethel Park, formerly of Cecil, PA. Loving husband of 56 years to Angela (Rota) Bartnick; the Best Dad of Joe Bartnick and Karen (Christian) Pirozek; awesome Pap of Isabella, Aiden, Luke and Addison; son of the late Joseph and Mary Bartnick; brother of Catherine (the late Robert), Rebecca (Dominic), James (Tina), Thomas (the late Darlene) and the late Mary Alice (Charles) and Stanley. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Joe proudly served his country in the Army National Guard for 8 years. He attended Ohio University on a track scholarship. Joe worked for Mobil Oil/Valspar for over 40 years. He started as a lab technician and concluded as a National Sales Manager. His favorite times were cheering his grandkids on in sports, watching his beloved Steelers, playing golf with his friends and enjoying sunsets in Hilton Head. Joe will be remembered for his BIG HEART, warm smile and his ability to make others laugh. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Monday, June 16, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at Our Lady of Hope Parish, St. Germaine Church at 10:00 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Mario Lemieux Foundation, Two Chatham Center, Suite #1661, 112 Washington Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

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  • June 17, 2025

    Esther Ravita

    It was just about 57 years ago, when a blue GTO car entered my sister's driveway. My husband, the late Uncle John and I, Aunt Esther, crossed the street to meet the blind date that our niece and Goddaughter had. We loved this handsome young man, it was love at our very first meeting. This blind date was the start of a Wonderfull life together. They married and became an important part of our lives. Nancy and I were recently blessed to have had a joyful visit with Joe and Angie here in Scottsdale, Arizona, this past January. Joe was a Wonderfull man with a loving and caring heart. I will miss him dearly! I will live with the many memories we shared with Joe and Angie and they will be eternal. Aunt Esther

  • June 15, 2025

    Balutanski Buddy

    I met Joe Barnick in 1985 when we both worked for Valspar. Joe was one of the best managers I ever worked with. He had a great personality and treated everyone fairly. But when the going got tough, you could always count on Joe to provide the best answers to the toughest problems! We both retired around the same time, circa 2000. Our social calendar in retirement became even stronger. Whether it be a golfe game, dinner, meet for a cocktail I met Joe Barnick in 1985 when we both worked for Valspar. Joe was one of the best managers I ever worked with. he had a great personality and. and treated everyone fairly. but when the going got tough, you could always count on Joe to provide the best answers to the toughest problems! We both retired around the same time, circa 2000. our social calendar retirement became even stronger. Whether it be a golf game, dinner, meet for a cocktail, Vegas trip, alaskan cruise we would call each other. On a more serious note, the relationship we had in retirement was more brother like! I will miss that relationship, but even more important is that I will miss you Buddy

  • June 14, 2025

    Tracy

    Dearest Sugar Daddy, I feel truly blessed to have had you as my second father for almost half of my life. Your strength and integrity were qualities I admired deeply, and I'm thankful for the love and respect you always showed me. You mean more to me than words could ever express and I will miss you dearly. Tracy

  • June 12, 2025

    Rob Fisher

    Every time I had the opportunity to be around Joe it was like we were the only two people in the room. Typically, we were laughing joking, and picking on anyone around us especially Christian. Besides laughing, we talked about life: where we were where we are and where we are going. He shared his wisdom with me on life and family. He reminded me that family is the only thing that matters in life and that his was the best. I saw him last on July 5, 2024. I was dropping off a birthday gift for him. When I enter the room, he struggled to stand because he hurt himself in a pool a day or two prior. As he still put a sound on my shoulder and thank me for the gift. It was just cookies and candy. He said he want to eat it before his wife got home. I hope you enjoy those treats as much as I enjoyed being in his company. Thank you, Joe for being my friend. He will not be missed as you will always be remembered. Your buddy Rob