James Joseph Bartone (74) of Jefferson, Ohio died January 25, 2018. He was the son of John and Lena (Giannoscoli) Bartone. James was a member of the American Legion and a longtime supporter of Little League Softball.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, son in law Bill Hall, brothers John and Donald Bartone, and sister Rosemary Cogswell.

He is survived by his wife Judith (Rice), daughters Lena Hall and Lisa (Bruce) Hamilton, son Joe Bartone (Tamara Devitt), and many loved grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday February 2 from 5 to 6:30 P.M at the Guerriero Funeral Home 1550 West 19th Ashtabula. A Funeral Service will follow at 6:30 P.M with Deacon Richard Johnson of Our Lady of Peace Parish officiating at the funeral home.

Burial will take place on Saturday at 11:30 A.M. at St. Joseph Cemetery.