Richard Hartzell

Richard F. "Dick" Hartzell, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 15, 2017, while in the care of St. Luke's Hospice. He was the husband of Patricia (Frankenfield) Hartzell with whom he shared 62 years of loving marriage. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Paul T. and Mabel I. (Pearson) Hartzell. Dick was a graduate of Liberty High School class of 1950. He worked for the Bethlehem Steel as a rate setter. Later, he worked for Kmart as a stock person and as a mail clerk at a local bank. He was a faithful member of St. Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran Church where he served on the church council, property committee, and as an usher. Dick was a Muskifest volunteer for 25 years, and was also a member of the MORA Club, Bethlehem. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, and traveling. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife Patricia; son Thomas R. Hartzell and his wife Jean Larkin and daughter Pamela S. Hartzell all of Bethlehem. Dick was preceded in death by his brother Donald Hartzell and nephew Donald Hartzell, Jr. Services: A funeral service will be held at 11 A.M. on Tuesday December 19, 2017 at St. Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 67 W. Washington Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Calling hours will be held on Monday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 and also on Tuesday morning from 10 A.M. until time of service in the church. Burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery, Bethlehem. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran Church Elevator Fund , 67 W. Washington Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18018.