William H. Bartles

William H. Bartles, 90, a former town supervisor for Town of Hyde Park, died Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, New York. Most recently, he served as Hyde Park Town Supervisor and Dutchess County Executive. Prior to his public service, he was the owner of W.H. Bartles Tree Service, Hyde Park for 25 years and he spent 8 years as a Terminal Superintendant for Sun Oil Co., Poughkeepsie. Mr. Bartles lived in Hyde Park, New York since 1957 and was a Dutchess County resident for 82 years. He was born July 10, 1912 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of William and Annie (Dukeshire) Bartles. He served in the Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife Maud at home; and 3 daughters, Nancy Bartles Hayes and husband, William, of Byron, NY, Susan Bartles Stranges and husband, Gary, of Eden, NY, and Linda Bartles Clarke and husband, Owen T. Clarke, Jr. of Staatsburg, NY; 5 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren; 3 brothers, Robert Bartles of Florida, Donald Bartles of Rhinebeck, and Lloyd Bartles of Florida; and many nieces & nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by 2 Sisters. Calling Hours will be at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc. on Thursday, March 27th from 4 to 8 Pm Funeral services will be held Friday, March 28, 2003 at 10:30 A.M. at the Reformed Dutch Church of Hyde Park. Rev. Thomas Fiet will be officiating. Burial will be in the Friends Upton Lake Cemetery in Clinton Corners. Memorial donations may be made to The Hudson Valley Railroad Society, PO Box 135, Hyde Park, NY 12538, or, The Baptist Home, 46 Brookmeade Dr., Rhinebeck, NY 12572.