Arthur F. Berton

      Arthur F. Berton, 84, Bear Creek, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 at Allied Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Maspeth, NY, he was the son of the late Arthur and Martha Ruckel Berton and was a graduate of Grover Cleveland High School, Ridgewood Queens, NY. Immediately after high school, Art enlisted in the Navy and proudly served his country from 1957-1963 aboard the USS Hailey DD256.   Art started working in the mailroom at CitiBank at the age of 20 and retired 40 years later as a Vice President.  

      Art met Lorraine Edna Earl, the love of his life, at the tender age of 16 and they married 5 years later in the Middle Village Methodist Church on June 24, 1961.  Art had a servant’s heart and served the Lord throughout his life.  He was a Deacon and then an Elder at First Reformed Church of the Palisades in Fort Lee, NJ for many years. Art served in Pastoral Care at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck NJ and then at Geisinger Wyoming Valley for a total of 50 years. After he retired, he and his “bride” as he affectionately called his wife Lorraine,  continued to serve the Lord.  He volunteered with Hospice for over 20 years, giving hope and peace to terminally ill patients and their families.  He was instrumental in starting the No One Dies Alone program at Geisinger, as well as REACH, a local mission. He served on the  Trustee Board at Parsons PM Church where he was an active, much beloved member. Art was also President of the PM Preacher’s Pension Fund.  

      In March of 2023, Art was diagnosed with and selflessly battled cancer with grace and courage, more concerned with his family than himself.  He continued to praise the Lord and passed away peacefully on February 9^th surrounded by his family.  Art was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Anne.  He is survived by Lorraine, his wife of 62 years, daughters, Kelly Berton of Emerson, NJ, Barbara Berton of Spring Brook Township, PA, Erin Baker of Pocono Summit, PA, 9 grandchildren and his brother Kenneth Berton of Leland, NC.

     Friends may call Monday February 12th from 6 to 8 PM at The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, Pa. 18612 where a    Masonic Funeral Service will be held.   Online condolences may be made to Disquefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Parsons PM Church.   

Due to the impending winter storm and our desire to keep everyone safe, please note the following changes:

Wake: Tonight Monday, February 12, 2024  at The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, PA, from 6-8 PM. A Masonic Funeral Service will be held approximately from 7-7:15 PM. At 8 PM, a Celebration of Life service will be officiated by Rev. Andrew Jerome, all at the Funeral Home.

Tomorrow: There will be NO SERVICES at the church and no luncheon due to the weather.

Interment: Postponed to a later date. Further details will be provided