Harry W. Bartels - Age 66 - of State Route 152 Toronto, Ohio died Thursday February 22, 2001 at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Pittsburgh, Pa. of natural causes.
He was born December 21, 1934 in Knox Township, Ohio the son of the late Frederick William and Eunice E. Hudson Bartels.
He is a 1953 graduate of Jefferson Union High School ( Edison Local ) and is a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Harry retired as a volunteer fireman for the Knoxville Volunteer Fire Department.
He is retired from the Knox Township, Ohio Highway Department serving as Road Supervisor having served for 28 years.
Mr. Bartels was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, George Bartels
He is survived by:
Wife: Lydia I. Anderson Bartels of the home whom he married October 15, 1982.
1 Son: Terry E. Bartels Toronto, Ohio
3 Daughters: Mrs. James ( Eunice ) Cich of Toronto
Mrs. Marty ( Anne ) Wiant of Toronto
Mrs. Victor ( Cheryl ) Rawson of Toronto
2 Step-sons: Charles L. Brown III and wife Diane of Hubbard, Ohio
Jeffery L. Brown of Irondale, Ohio
1 Step-daughter: Rachel M. Brown of Youngstown, Ohio
4 Brothers: Fred Bartels and wife Carol of Toronto
Paul Bartels and wife Shirley of Toronto
Ernest Bartels and wife Carol of Toronto
John Bartels of Salem, Ohio
1 Sister: Mrs. Herb ( Marjorie ) Stoneking of Northwest Uniontown, Ohio
Eight grandchildren - Four great-grandchildren
Visitation hours will be - 7-9 Saturday and 2-4 & 7-9 Sunday at Clarke Funeral Home 302 Main Street, Toronto, Ohio. 740-537-1234 or 800-588-1446
A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Monday - February 26, 2001 at Clarke Funeral Home with the Reverend Dennis Kelley officiating.
Burial will be at the Island Creek Cemetery - Toronto
Full Military Graveside Honors by Toronto American Legion.