Menu

Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

/

/

David Bartholomew Obituary

David Bartholomew
David Matthew Bartholomew, 89, of Bethlehem, went home to be with his family, friends, and his Lord on the last day of summer Sunday, September 20, 2009 in ManorCare. Born on June 5, 1920, he was the son of the late Edward Jacob Sr. and Hattie Bartholomew and was the stepson of the Late Nora Serfass Bartholomew. David attended Bethlehem School. He entered the Army in February 1942 and served his country proudly until March of 1954. He served in both World War II and the Korean War earning three Bronze Stars with Clusters, four Purple Hearts, the Korean Service Medal, U.N. Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal and numerous other medals. Upon leaving the service, he was employed by Bethlehem Steel Corp. until he retired. David was a member of the Order of the Purple Heart Society in Connecticut and St. Peters Lutheran Church, Bethlehem. Survivors: His loving family, sisters, Eleanor Willis of Allentown, Etta Miller of Bath, Betty Hockenberry of Duncannon, Pearl and Russell Lance of Bethlehem and Ruth Seifert of Columbia, S.C., a brother, Henry and Charlene Bartholomew; many nieces, nephews; cousins. He was predeceased by sisters, Esther Shaffer, Bernice Harrington, Mildred Myers and Mary Jones, and brothers, Malcolm Serfass, Luther Lauer, Robert Bartholomew, and Edward Bartholomew Jr. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, September, 24, 2009 in the Snyder-Hinkle & Lunsford Funeral Home, 527 Center Street, Bethlehem. Family and friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and again from 9:30-10 a.m. on Thursday. Online condolences may be made at: www.shlfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Morning Call from Sep. 21 to Sep. 23, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for David Bartholomew

4 Entries

Amy (Wills) Schuster

September 24, 2009

Uncle David remember all those puppies you would bring us Mom would say NO but we would keep them anyway. You are with my Dad and Gram now hope you can play cards and not cheat we found those marked cards love you

Kandi (Wills) Harkins

September 23, 2009

Dear Uncle Dave,
Even though I have not seen you in a long time, you have never been far from my heart.
I know that GOD's strong arms were there to meet you as well as Papa's & there is no better place to be then in those to sets of arms.
GOD BLESS YOU & you will be in my prayers always.

Malcolm Lance

September 23, 2009

I barely knew my Uncle David besides the time my folks have been taking care of him since he was hospitalized. The fact that he held so many Military Honors tells me he must have been an extremely brave man. He's with the Free Birds now, and wherever that is, it's a far, far better place.

elizabeth bartholomew

September 21, 2009

My thoughts are with you always, your always in my prayers. hes gathered with the angels. In gods tender care. be strong. love you always.

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results

Make a Donation
in David Bartholomew's name

Memorial Events
for David Bartholomew

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support David's loved ones

Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.