Doris Bartuska M.D.

Dear Ann, Karen, Tina and Mia, I was so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was an amazing woman and so kind and funny and humble. I will always remember and appreciate how she and your father (and all of you) allowed my sister and me to be part of your lives during those many weekends we spent with our beloved grandparents. On behalf of our family, please accept our deepest condolences.

Un ange nous a quitté.
Jamais je n'oublierai celle qui a été ma petite maman américaine pendant l'année scolaire 1972-73.
Doris n'était que douceur et joie de vivre.Merci pour les moments heureux que tu nous a tous donnés.

Pensées pour ses filles. Je compatis à votre chagrin.
Pardon pour n'avoir appris la nouvelle que quelques jours avant NOEL alors que je m'apprêtais à lui transmette une carte de Noël.
Courage à tote sa famille.
Michèle

I had the privilege and blessing that my life crossed path with Doris's life. During the few opportunities I had to talk to her, I was amazed by her elegance and humbleness. I have the certainty in my heart that she is already in heaven very happy.

I was an Endocrine Fellow of Dr. Bartuska from 1985-87 at MCP. She was an excellent, kind mentor. I had just had my first daughter and she would come to me at the end of the day and say.."It's a nice day..go home, smell the roses and play with your daughter."
Marc Vengrove
Allentown, PA

To the Bartuska family.... your mother was a delight in our Tap Class at the Senior Center. We will all miss her and her energy. She spoiled us with delicious treats each week.
Walt Anderson Senior Center

As a student of Dr Bartuska I have many memories of her. She told great stories. I have passed on to others things she had taught me. One that comes to mind was never say child care issues prevented you from making a meeting. Say,"that's not a good time for me. Can we do another time?" Clever like she was.

Doris was a class act. In the sense that we live on in the people we have influenced and helped to grow, she could not have a finer memorial. She was a role model even as a medical student.

May many wonderful memories sustain her extensive family.

Sincerely,
Renate Soulen, WMC class of 1957