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Willard Hartzell Obituary
Willard H. Hartzell, 84, of Bath, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth. Born on December 14, 1927, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Dora (Hartzell) Hartzell. He and his wife, the former Evelyn P. Souders, observed their 63rd wedding anniversary this past June. Willard was a lifetime member of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bath. He worked as an electrician for the former Bethlehem Steel Co., Bethlehem, for 42 years, until retiring.Willard was a former assistant chief and retired firefighter for the Bath Vol. Fire Fighters and Ambulance Corps., Bath. Throughout his lifetime, he was an avid hunter, trapper, and fisherman. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Evelyn P.; he is survived by daughter, Kathleen A. Flamish, and her husband, John; sons, Alan L., and his wife, Judy, Jeffrey L., and his wife, Linda, Gary W., and his wife, Patricia; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Charles and Edward; two sisters, Grace and Emma; and one step-grandson, Michael, all died earlier. Services: Will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 30, 2012 in the Bartholomew Funeral Home, 243 S. Walnut St., Bath. Call, Monday, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., in the funeral home. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery (Hecktown), Lower Nazareth Twp., PA. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Willards memory may be made to St Johns Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main St., Bath, PA or to the Bath Vol. Fire Fighters and Ambulance Corps., 121 Center St., Bath PA 18014.
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for Willard Hartzell
Jeff
July 21, 2023
Miss him alot.
Heidi Opdyke
August 3, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, I never got the opportunity to meet Willard, but with your talking of him , I felt that I knew him. There really are no words at a time like this, but we are all thinking of you.
Grey Cowan
July 31, 2012
Aunt Evie,
I have fond memories from childhood playing in your back yard with Uncle Bill. He game me some of the coolest skulls I have ever seen and still have them to this day. He was an early inspiration to my love of animals and nature.
May Uncle Bill rest in peace.
Love,
-Douglas Greaves "Grey" Cowan
Rene and Richard Opdyke
July 31, 2012
Ev, Kathy, Alan, Jeff and Gary,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Willard will always be with us.
Donald Corrow
July 30, 2012
Our Prayers are with You and your Family
at this sad time.
Linda Alverson
July 29, 2012
Dear Aunt Eve, Kathy, Alan, Jeff and Gary,
Even though I can not be with you tomorrow, my prayers and thoughts will be with you.
Lance and Anne Hawk
July 28, 2012
Evelyn, Al and family,
May God comfort you during these times. Surely, goodness and mercy WILL follow you!
Kyle Cowan
July 28, 2012
I will never forget searching in the attic through all of Uncle Bill's trinkets. He was a great uncle, a caring guy, and he will be missed. Sorry I cannot be at the funeral.
Kyle T. Cowan
July 28, 2012
I will never forget searching through all of Uncle Bill's trinkets that he had collected over the years. He was a great uncle and a caring guy; he will be missed. Sorry I can't make it to the funeral.
Lisa Salem
July 28, 2012
Dear Aunt Evie,
Uncle Bill was my favorite! Big,funny, and handsome I will miss him. I love you and my prayers are with you. Lisa
A friend forever
Bella Star
July 28, 2012
Pop's I will miss you, But I will meet you again at a later time.
Carol & Doug Cowan
July 27, 2012
In memory of Cheyenne, who will be loved and missed by family and friends. We have many wonderful memories of you!
Manny and Fiorella Mirabito and Sons (My Place Restaurant)
July 27, 2012
Evelyn...Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May he rest in eternal peace.
Heather Favinger Smith
July 27, 2012
He will be greatly missed...he is in a better place now<3
Bonnie Almond
July 27, 2012
Al, Judy, Pat and the Hartzell families: I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God bless you and provide comfort and peace.
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