Idamay native Sonny Barta, brother of Monongah’s Lucy Wells, passes away

Charles "Sonny" Barta
(December 10, 1937 - March 31, 2014)

Sonny Barta

Charles “Sonny” Barta, 76, of Bingamon, formerly of Idamay, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2014 at the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown with his family at his side.

He was born December 10, 1937 in Idamay, a son of the late Steve, Sr. and Stella Tossone Barta.

Sonny retired from the Owen-Illinois Glass Factory and was a loving father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and a special friend to so many who knew him.

He is survived by his companion, Janet Martin of Bingamon, a daughter and son-in-law, Lena and Mike McKinzie, Idamay, a son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Eleanor Reed, Idamay, a brother, Steve Barta, Jr., Idamay, a sister, Lucy Wells, Monongah, his grandchildren: Mikie and Danny McKinizie, Misty Shultz, Gena and Mike Runner, Krista Hamrick, David and Rachel Reed and Amber Reed, as well as several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Ida “Toots” Barta, a brother, Nick Barta, and his daughter, Dorothy Hamrick.

Sonny was a devoted companion, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He loved spending time with his family and friends, each of them having a special place in his heart. He especially loved the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Friends may call at the Hutson Funeral Home in Farmington on Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. Cremation will follow. Online condolences may be accessed at www.hutsonfuneralhomes.com.