John A. Bartkowski, 61, of Silver Creek passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at his home. He was born on July 30, 1964 in Silver Creek, the son of John and Mary Lou (Ark) Bartkowski of Silver Creek.
Surviving, along with his parents, are a brother, Mark Bartkowski of Silver Creek; two uncles, Frank (Flo) Ark of San Diego, CA and Dan (Cindy) Bartkowski of Fredonia; and two aunts, Joan (Gerry) Smith of Strawberry, AZ and Heidi (Mark) Aquino of Wheatfield, NY. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Pat Ark and Leonard and Resi Bartkowski; and his uncles, Russell (JoJo) and Samuel J. Ark (1st Lieutenant in WWII).
John graduated from Silver Creek High School in 1982 and continued his education at Erie Community College and Bryant & Stratton College, earning an Associate's degree in business. He worked for the New York State Thruway Authority, several area trucking companies as an independent operator, and FedEx delivery.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family date and time to be announced.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel, 160 Central Avenue in Silver Creek. Please share online condolences at www.holeparkerfc.com.
