Elaine K. Barto, age 76, wife of Alexander R. Barto, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Sanatoga Court. Born on August 7, 1941 in Methuen, MA, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Josephine (Jankowski) Kolba.

Mrs. Barto graduated from the New England Baptist School of Nursing, and recently had participated in her 50th class reunion. She was the owner and operator of Barto Pool & Spa in Phoenixville, a company her family still owns today. She was a Past Treasurer and Board of Director of the Phoenixville Soroptomist Club. Her favorite place to visit and spend time with her family was at the cabin in Auburn, PA. During her retirement, she enjoyed spending time at home tending to her garden and flowers. Her beloved dogs were a source of strength and companionship.

Mrs. Barto is survived by three children, Amy L. Barto of Phoenixville, PA, Jeffrey L. Barto of Sea Isle City, NJ, and A. Jason Barto of Kamas, UT; two sisters, Judy, wife of Eugene Barto of La Plata, MD, and Sheila, wife of Michael Dorman of Plaistow, NH; nieces and nephews, Eric, Brian, Peter, Marybeth and Fred; and great-nieces and nephews, Connor, Elizabeth, Madison, and Eric.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral ceremony at the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc, 610 South Main Street, Phoenixville, PA on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 11:00 am. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Krommes. Burial will be held in the Morris Cemetery, Phoenixville. Friends will be received from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home or on Friday morning from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Hemlock Edge Rescue, 475 School Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422. Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.