Edward D. Barto, 79

Edward Diller “Ed” Barto, 79, of Lancaster passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Lancashire Hall. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Beatrice Gunzenhouser Barto.

He was the husband of Ann M. Zurcher Barto.

Edward was a 1948 graduate of J. P. McCaskey. He served with the US Army in the Korean War and spent two years in Panama.

Early employment was with PennSupreme and Queen Dairy. He also worked for several used car dealers as a salesperson. Ed retired from the Fulton Bank as a Security Guard.

Ed was a featured Rock’ n Roll Singer at Tom Paine’s Night Club in Lancaster for 10 years.

Surviving besides his wife is a son: Mark C. husband of Cassie Barto, two grandchildren: Gavyn T. and Eden M. Barto, two sisters: Gladys Hertzler, Dolores Stehman, and three nieces.

A Memorial Service will be held at St Andrew United Church of Christ, 701 N. Lime Street, Lancaster on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 11:00AM. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Friends may pay their respects to the family from 10-11:00AM at the church on March 27, 2010. Memorial contributions if desired may be sent to St. Andrew United Church of Christ. Arrangements are by the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel. To sent online condolences please visit, SnyderFuneralHome.com