Denise Ann Hartzell

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Denise Hartzell Obituary

Denise Ann Hartzell
Denise Ann Hartzell, 39, of Glastonbury, Conn., died on Nov. 29, 2007 in Manchester Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of Robert and Rita Ellen (Sedlock) Hartzell of Bridgeville, Del. Denise was an outstanding individual who excelled in all she attempted. Her smile lit up the room and her kind heart touched everyone. She graduated from Girls Preparatory School, Chattanooga, Tenn. She earned her bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She was awarded the Golden Key for Scholastic Excellence at U.T.C., where she was a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society. As a nurse and lifetime member of the Association of Womens Health, Obstetrical & Neonatal Nursing, Denise delivered many new little blessings and helped thousands of individuals get well. She was the nursing supervisor of Manchester (Conn.) Memorial Hospital at the time of her death. Survivors: With her parents Robert and Rita Ellen are her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Irene M. (Seitz) Sedlock of Bethlehem; sister, Christine M. Vogel, her niece, Courtney, and her nephew, Connor, of Glastonbury; aunt, Cecelia Field of Bethlehem; her cousin, Ryan W. Field of Lake Tahoe, Calif.; uncle, Philip J. Sedlock of Clifton Park, N.Y. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Joseph Sedlock, and her maternal grandparents, Mark and Elizabeth Hartzell. Services: will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. in Connell Funeral Home Inc., 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Annes Catholic Church, 450 Washington St., Bethlehem. Visitation will be held on Tuesday morning from 9-10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Online condolences: www.connellfuneral.com. Contributions: May be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale St., Memphis, TN 38105.

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Published by Morning Call on Dec. 3, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Denise Hartzell

11 Entries

Stephanie Boles

December 7, 2007

Dear Rita, Bob and Christine,

I am shocked and deeply saddened to learn about Denise's passing. I have wonderful memories of play dates with her and of our being on the swim team together on Signal Mountain. When you all moved from Bethlehem, the first time I ever saw her I thought she had the most beautiful blue eyes I'd ever seen. I'll never forget how smart, funny, warm, loyal, and deeply sensitive she was; I'm forever grateful that she was my friend. My family and I are thinking about you. We will always remember Denise.

Yours truly,

Kristin

December 6, 2007

She was not only someone who passed my pink chair over a year ago but someone who sat down and comforted me in a new place. This continued over the year over coffee, chicken crispers with apples, books, and long daily talks as things in both of our lives continued to change. This led to a strong bond and friendship. I hope that you know she was loved by so many and will be missed by more. I'm so grateful she passed my pink chair and plopped down to make a 'pink chair posse' with me that cold Novemeber day. I will miss her, but hold close to my heart all that she offered and we shared.

Kim Womack

December 5, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I live in Macungie but grew up in Chattanooga and my husband and I both attended UTC. So when I looked at the paper Chattanooga popped off the page at me. In just the few short lines I read about Denise I know she was a caring, loving person. You have to be to be a nurse. My prayers are with you. May God Bless your family.

Nancy Janus

December 4, 2007

I was stunned and saddened to learn of Denise's untimely death. My thoughts are with you during this painful time.

Melissa Lennon

December 4, 2007

To Denise's family:
It is tough to lose such a special young lady so early in life. Please know that she is well now in God's hands and watches over you each day. She is no longer in pain and no longer suffering. Amidst such sorrow and shock, please find hope and peace in her eternal happiness. Some day you will understand the mysterious works of God and why such a lovely daughter/sister/grandaughter went to prepare a room in heaven before you.

Lynette Nipp Darr

December 4, 2007

To the family of Denise,
I was saddened to hear about Denise today. I have such fond memories of playing with her as a child on Signal Mountain and then later going to school with her at GPS. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

December 4, 2007

To Denise's Family,
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you at this time. May Denise rest in peace and may you find some solace in the thoughts and prayers of your friends and family. Peace to all of you.

Sincerely, Emily Lessner

D Mooney

December 4, 2007

To the family of Denise,
Thinking of you at this time and hoping fond memories of Denise brings you comfort. She was a unique and caring individual, a true blessing to all whom she called friend.

Cyndi Gross

December 3, 2007

Dear Rita and Bob,

My heart breaks for all of you, what a tragedy. I will always remember Denise at Ceily's wedding with her Dorothy Hamil haircut. Such a beauty. I can share with you the sruggles and heartaches you have endured for many years, and only by God's grace can we endure. I pray that everyday that God will send someone or something will give you the strength to get through one day at a time.
I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers.

Cyndi Gross

Janet Lavis

December 3, 2007

To Bob,Rita,Christine & Family,

We can't adequately express our heartfelt sympathy after learning of Denise's passing. We remember a beautiful, vivacious, young women who was so thoughtful, sensitive and caring - - such rare qualities in this complicated world.

Take comfort in knowing that you were a wonderful family to Denise. She was blessed to have had all of you in her life -- the best parents imaginable; the most loving sister, grandmother, aunt and uncle; the adored niece and nephew. She truly knew what love was.

We are all better people for having had such a beautiful, wonderful person in our lives.

Denise will remain in our hearts always as will all of you.

With prayers and much love,

Dan & Janet Lavis

Shenna Hersch

December 3, 2007

To the family & freinds of Denise,
I do not know you nor did I know Denise. I wanted to send my prayers & thoughts to you. Although Denise is no longer with you in person, she will forever be with you in spirit. She is in the heavesn watching & waiting for you. She is in the heavens continuing to be an angel and helping others big & small. I hope this poem below may help you during your time of need in the hours, days, months, & years as I know your life will no longer be the same with the loss of Denise. God Bless. Shenna Hersch

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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