John T. “Jack” Bartles
April 2, 1931 - December 26, 2025
John T. “Jack” Bartles, age 94, of Delaware City, DE, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025.
Born in McKeesport, PA on April 2, 1931 to the late Hiram and Blanche (Markland) Bartles. Jack attended Davis and Elkins College and proudly served in the United States Army. He made his career in pharmaceutical and industrial materials sales, eventually running his own business.
Jack was an avid golfer, gardener and lifelong fisherman, and had an extensive collection of self-tied flies of every size and description for fly fishing. He loved having a big garden, and could often be seen tending to his vegetables.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline S. (Adams) Bartles; brother William Bartles; and sister Emily M. Bartles. He is survived by his loving daughter, Kimberly (Bartles) Melone; and son-in-law Michael Melone.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 214 Clinton Street, Delaware City, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will be held privately.
Dianne Walters
I have many good memories of the time when our families were neighbors. So sorry for your loss.
Terry Claycomb
Jack was one of my dad’s best friends. He was my Boy Scout leader. Good memories
The Preisach's
Kim, was saddened to hear the news about your dad. We have fond memories of your parents welcoming us to the neighborhood. There were special people. Wishing you and Mike comfort and peace.