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Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Hillary Church, 2750 West Market St. in Fairlawn, Ohio. Friends will be received from 8:45 a.m. until the Mass Saturday at the Church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Akron Children's Hospital, One Perkins Square, Akron, Ohio 44308. At bottom of check, please specify ``Brain Tumor Research.'
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for Henry Bartkowski
Stacy
June 26, 2024
In 2001, we were devastated to learn our 8 year old son had a brain tumor. We were introduced to Dr Bartkowsky that same day and put the life of our son in his hands. Dr B was able to remove all of the tumor and my son will turn 32 this August. We will alway be indebted to this wonderful man who saved our precious child.
James
October 12, 2022
Dr. Bartkowski saved my life on 3 seperate occasians he installed a VP shunt in me at birth then at 5 and 6 years old. Im now 25 and healthy thanks to him and his unwaivering deadication to his job and his patients. My family and I owe him much graditude and we miss him dearly.
Rachel Sobolewski
June 15, 2012
He was an amazing surgeon, doctor, and person. It was an honor to work with him in the OR at Akron Children's. He will forever be missed.
Quraishi Family
May 31, 2012
We have fond memories of Henry during his residency days and our time together at Phipps Plaza. Our deepest condolences to Ladonna, Christopher and Rebecca.
VICTORIA BRIGGS
May 16, 2012
DR. BARTKOWSKI YOU ARE A REAL HERO TO ME AND MY SON JERRY LEONDR'E BRIGGS OF COLUMBUS, OHIO. IN 1992 & 1993 YOU PERFORMED TO SURGERIES ADDING A VP SHUNT ON THE RT SIDE OF MY SONS HEAD BEHIND HIS EAR, AND HE IS STILL HERE WITH ME TODAY HEALTHY & HAPPY. IT SADDENS ME TO FIND THAT YOU PASSED. IN YOUR HONOR JERRY IS A SOPHOMORE AT OSU CURRENTLY PRE-MED, STRIVING TO BECOME A PEDIATRIC NUERO SURGEON. THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH, YOU ARE TRULY AN ANGLE. THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT YOU ARE BLESSED AND HAVE RECIEVED YOUR WINGS. WE LOVE YOU:)
Kelly Johnson
May 10, 2012
I was sad to hear of the passing of Dr. Bartowski. I am forever grateful to him. He saved my sons life on August 18, 2003. My son is a living testimony because of him!
Paula Johannsen
April 11, 2012
Oh dear, Ladonna! I was just on Facebook and I keyed in some names considering our High School reunion is for 45 yrs. this July!! I came across the information re; Henry's passing last June!! SO SO SORRY! I'm sending you my prayers and love! Paula (Plona) Johannsen
Carol Lyden
March 19, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of this great man. He was our daughters neurosurgeon from 18 thru 1989. We hated to see him leave Columbus. He loved the children that he took care of and it showed in everything he did for them. I can remember him waiting to start surgery on Heather until I could braid her hair to limit how much he would have to cut off. He will always be in our hearts.
John Sartini
January 3, 2012
I was a classmate at Canisius and knew him very well in those days. I was sorry to hear of his death. My prayers are with his family.
John Sartini, MD
Marie Urbanski
December 25, 2011
Once again sorry for your loss. He sounded like a wonderful Dr.,husband and father.
jade papic
November 16, 2011
i had him as my docter i was 7 years old i was scared her helped me.
November 2, 2011
Dear Bartkowski family,
I was ill this summer & just learned of Dr. Bartkowski's untimely death. He was so kind & willing to take care of my daughter, Sarah, who is 38 yrs old with Spina Bifida & multiple shunt problems. He gave us his best & sure had a sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.
Nelda Wilson, retired RN
Akron Children's Hospital
amanda glawe
September 20, 2011
dr. bartkowski will be deeply missed. our precious baby girl would not be here today if it wasn't for him & his amazing team. she was born with spina bifida and has had many surgeries due to this. Dr. Bartkowski has performed everyone of them and did an amazing job! you will never be forgotten in our family. love the glawe family
September 16, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anthony 3 days after surgery.
Alyssa DiCesare
September 7, 2011
So very sorry to hear about about Dr. Bartkowski passing away. He saved my sons life at 10 days old by removing a cyst on his frontal lobe. I will never forget what he did for my son and our family. God bless you Dr. Bartkowski.
The DiCesare Family
FRANCO CASALINOVA
August 15, 2011
We are very sorry to hear of Dr. Bartkowski's passing. He will forever be remembered to my family as a great man with such healing hands. In 2008 our son needed an operation and because of him and his staff , our son is doing very well today. We wont forget you.God bless.
Stacy Statnon
August 10, 2011
My nine year old son Wesley was diagnosed with a brain tumor in January of 2002. It was a devastated diagnosis and my huband and I were in shock. I'll never forget seeing Dr Bartkowski and his nurse Mary Sailor walk into the room. Although he didn't sugar coat anything,I felt right away we were in great hands. My son came through the surgery and Dr B. was able to remove all of the tumor. He did exactly what he told us he would and we are forever grateful to him. Our son Wesley is nineteen now and at the University of Akron getting a degree in Biomedical Engineering. God bless you Dr. Bartkowski.
The Stanton family
Neil Stacy Jacob and Wesly
July 29, 2011
To the Bartkowski family, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Dr. Bartowski helped guide our family through what was possibly the most difficult year of our lives in 2009. Our daughter had seven shunt surgeries in 7 months. He met every complication and obstacle with professionalism and compassion. He was amazing with my daughter. At halloween that year she made us buy her surgical scrubs and a white lab coat and she went trick or treating as "Dr Bartkowski". She even made and ID badge with his name on it so everyone knew!! He will be missed.
The Hogan Family
July 25, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear about Dr Bartkowski's passing... My prayers go out to his family. He operated on my 7-month old baby last year and was such a stable, wonderful, confident man. He will always be remembered by our family.
July 21, 2011
I am very crushed when i herd the news. He saved my baby girl life more then once. Liddia damron was a 20 week perimee and only 14oz at birth. Also in 2009 she was dignosed with a diease called HLH and started chemo. He has done over 20 brain shunt surgeries to save her life. He was the only person who i felt comfortable doin my little girl surgeries. He was a angle from heaven,and will be grealtly missed!!!
Sue Otterson
July 18, 2011
I credit Dr. Bartkowski with saving my son's life. He was 11 when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. I first met Dr. Bartkowski in the prep room in Children's Radiology. The first thing he did was hand me a box of tissues and told me what they found. He battled for every possible thing that would save my child, and I'll never forget him. My son will be 21 next month, and he will always remember two things: introducing Dr. Bartkowski to Sponge Bob and the way Dr. Bartkowski smiled when Peder told him his first joke post surgery.
Jeff & Jenn Casedy
July 14, 2011
We met Dr Bartkowski just hours after being told our son Jared had a brain tumor. I look up to see this man fill the doorway, his white coat flowing behind him like a cape. Our superhero. We are very saddened by his death and wish only good thoughts to his close friends and family he left behind.
Nancy Bauman Radtka
July 9, 2011
We were very saddened to learn of dr. bartkowski's passing and shocked. He saved my son's life and inserted a shunt for his hydrocephalus. Evan is almost 20 and that was done 9 years ago. He was an extremely wonderful and caring doctor. He was truely in the right profession esp working with children. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him and were his patients. Walk with God, dear Dr. you are an angel in heaven.
Kristen Sava-Gearhart
July 7, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Bartkowski performed shunt surgery on my daughter the day after she was born, in April of 2006. During our hospital stay, Dr. Bartkowski was ALWAYS a welcome sight. He was so caring and understanding. I don't know how we could have made it through those weeks without him. I have never met another doctor like him. I will miss him!
July 6, 2011
Ladonna and family
July 6, 2011
Ladonna and family
Parisha Phillips
July 5, 2011
I am extremely shocked to hear that Dr. Bartkowski has passed away. He is a major part for the reason why my son is alive today. My son was born 23 weeks premature and has had several surgeries done by Dr. Bartkowski. Each surgery he made sure that we, as parents, knew what he was doing to our child and always comforted us. I am truly blessed to have had a great doctor for my son, that actually cared about his patients. He will truly be missed and I will always have a great debt to him for saving my son's life and allowing him to be able to live a normal life.
My deepest sympathy,
Parisha Phillips
Mia Barker
July 4, 2011
My name is Mia Barker. I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Bartkowski. When I was 7 years old, he operated on me and saved my life. I am now 12 years old. My sympathy goes out to his family. He was truly a great man and doctor. I will truly miss him.
- Mia Barker
Ceci Lauer
July 4, 2011
To the Bartkowski family, I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. I was associated with Henry through Trauma Services at the hospital. Henry left an indelible mark on everyone he spoke to and thus everyone admired him and treasured his friendship. He dedicated his life (and sleep) for our children. God bless you for sharing this wonderful person with us and his patients and may God, Henry, and family help you through the absence of this wonderful person.
The Nowacki Family
July 4, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Dr. Bartkowski saved our son's life, along with countless others. He will be missed.
July 4, 2011
my family and i are very sorry and shocked to hear of the doctors passing. he treated our son and calmed us when were losing our minds. everything he said came true and we left with our son. we felt than and now he could not have been in better hands. thank you dr. bartowski. jim diane & evan baker. canton,ohio
James,Kim,Reagan, and Reese Ahlstrom
July 3, 2011
Dr. Bartkowski saved our daughter's life and we will forever be grateful to him! Our deepest sympathies to the Bartkowski family.
Cindie Fite
July 3, 2011
To Dr. Bartkowski's family, It was with great sadness I read of the news about Dr. B. My daughter, like many others, is still here on earth in great part because of Dr. Bartkowski. He was a kind and caring man and we give thanks for his life and pray for peace in his familys' hearts. Cindie and Kerri Fite
Sue Karam
July 1, 2011
To the Family of Dr. Bartkowski,
We are so sorry for your loss! Our son is 10 and has been battling brain cancer for 9 years. Dr. Bartkowski removed all 4 of Joey's tumors over the years. He not only saved his life but because of Dr. B's brilliance, Joey had no side effects from any of his surgeries letting him live a perfectly normal life. There are no words that can express how thankful we are. We will miss him dearly!! Ron and Sue Karam
July 1, 2011
Rebecca and family- We are so sorry for your loss. Dr. Bartowski was a great man. I still remember when we were younger and shadowed your dad at Children's hospital. It was so nice that you guys let me tag along ;-) Wish we could of supported you today at the Mass. We'll be thinking about you guys. It was so nice to meet Chloe and your hubby in April. Hope to see you soon- Samantha and Eric Sammet (Ft. Myers, FL)
Tina Smyers
July 1, 2011
Aunt Donna,Christopher,Rebecca,and Lindsey, I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Henry was one of a kind! I wish I could have spent more time with all of you. Love you! Miss you! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Michael, Shiva, Myles & Maxx Scotti
July 1, 2011
Bartkowski Family,
We've been keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. While we didn't know Henry personally, we know that his light will continue to shine through his wonderful, thoughtful, warm and caring daughter Lindsey - who babysits for our two boys. Mrs. Bartkowski, you and your husband raised an amazing young woman and we're confident he will smile down on her for the rest of her life.
Loving thoughts and prayers,
Jodi Weigand
July 1, 2011
A fallen HERO for sure. We are forever grateful for the amazing skills and the genuine compassion that Dr. B showered his patients with. He saved our son's life and no words can express what that feels like. It is clear by our interactions and the words of so many that he lived his life as a true example of faith, trust and obedience to God and he was an inspiration to many. We will miss his smile and seeing him in the halls of ACH when we are in for appointments. Our deepest sympathies to his family and our greatest thank you to them for sharing him with all of us and allowing him to be who he was to all of "his kids" at the hospital.
Kim,Dustin,Tabitha,Carrie,Anthony,Rylee,and Hugh
July 1, 2011
To Dr. Bartkowski's family our deepest sympathies go out to you. He had performed surgery on my son Hugh which in no doubt saved his life, and for that we will always be grateful to him.
Stacey Burch
July 1, 2011
Our deepest sympathy and love -
The Burch Family,
Jasmine, Stacey and Thelma.
July 1, 2011
My deepest sympathies to Dr. Bartkowski's family. He held a special place in my heart as well as my son's. Im sure ^Jacob^ greeted him with a smile and open arms.
Justin - the day after his successful surgery
Dave & Tari & Justin Tracy
July 1, 2011
A man brilliant enough to save lives and soft enough to attend a little boy's birthday parties. Dr. Bartkowski really "got it". He understood what so many others do not.
My wife and I are so grateful to have met Henry and Ladonna. He saved our son's life and we will never forget that.
I will trust that we will meet again and for now our loss is heaven's gain.
Ladonna and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave,Tari and Justin Tracy
Jo Ann Sikorski
July 1, 2011
Henry will always be remembered as my smart, super intelligent cousin who was so down-to-earth & had a great sense of humor. I will miss sending him his yearly birthday email & holiday greetings, which he always responded. The medical field was certainly blessed to have an outstanding pediatric neurosurgeon on its roster. For Ladonna, Chris, Rebecca, Chloe, Lindsay and his sister, Camille, I wish you heaven in your heart, starlight in your soul & angels in your life to guide you through this time. Always in my thoughts & prayers-- your cousin--Jo Ann Sikorski (Cheektowaga, NY).
Stacey McGinnis
July 1, 2011
To the family of Dr."B". I extend my heartfelt sympathy to you. I had the pleasure of working with him for little over a year in the department of Neurosurgery. He was a very kind, warm hearted and gentle man. I became his personal "mail lady", and enjoyed every moment. He will truly be missed here at CHMCA. May your heavy hearts be comforted with all the memories and the unwavering hand of our Father in heaven who will comfort you and see you through this most difficult time.
God Bless You All.
Michele
July 1, 2011
To Dr Bartkowsi's family he completed my son's surgeries and did a great job and he will truely be missed. We always remember him and all that he has done.
Cindy King
June 30, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. Dr. B did wonderful work for the hospital and for the families he took care of. He will be missed.
Kay Rose
June 30, 2011
To the family of Dr. Bartkowski- Please know that all of us at Children's will miss Dr. B. I worked with him in the ED and he was always a warm and caring man. He would always speak when we met in the hall and he really enjoyed telling me about his Granddaughter! I will miss him.
Camille D'Angelo
June 30, 2011
Henry will always be my big brother. I will keep you in my heart and thoughts forever. Love always.
Linda Fenn
June 30, 2011
Dear Dr. Bartkowski's Family,
We are so very sorry to learn of Dr. Barkowski's passing. He was so caring every single time we met with him. He completed our daughter's surgery as if she was his only patient and we were the only concerned family he needed to help. May you find comfort from all who knew him as their arms are surrounding you with care and prayers.
The Fenn Family
The Dailey's
June 30, 2011
To Dr. Bartkowski's family....
We are so very sorry for the loss of "Dr. B". He took wonderful care of our Olivia for 10 years. He was caring and compassionate and we loved his sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
God Bless.... Tim, Melenie and Olivia Dailey
Colette Libertin
June 30, 2011
To Ladonna, Christopher, Rebecca and Lindsay. I had the pleasure of knowing Henry and working with him in trauma and neurosurgery. He was a great big teady bear!! I have many fond memories of him. We would talk about soccer when Lindsay was playing and all the northeaster ohio gossip. He was a wonderful doctor and surgeon although he didn't like clinic too much! He brought smiles to all the employees and kids faces at halloween with his brilliant costume ideas. My favorite was when we were the Adams Family! I will miss him. My heart is saddened. Sincerely, Colette
Sherri Roberts
June 30, 2011
Ladonna and family, I was talking to the mother of one of Dr. B's patients. She commented that he had more than once saved her child's life, through his skill and determination. We have lost a brilliant man with a great big heart that really made a difference in many, many lives. Thank you for sharing him with us all these years. God bless you all.
Vicki Nolf
June 30, 2011
To the Bartkowski family, I was deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Bartkowski's passing, I work in the ER and have fond memories of him as a great physician and wonderful person. We all looked so forward to the Halloween parade to see what awesome array of costumes he would come up with year to year, I am so sorry for your loss. Vicki Nolf
Dana Speicher
June 30, 2011
To The whole Bartkowski family. Henry was an amazing man and attended my soccer games growing up with Lindsey. He also came to visit me in the hospital when I was sick and always mad sure I was taken care of. You guys are in my thoughts, heart, and prayers. He will truly be watching from heaven. I love you guys and my deepest sympathies go out to you!
Mike Allshouse
June 30, 2011
Mrs. Bartkowski and family - I am so sorry for your loss. I feel very proud to have worked with Henry at the hospital. He always made me laugh and I loved talking computers with him. We will all miss him. Mike and Cindy Allshouse
ellen lovern
June 30, 2011
To The Bartkowski Family,
I am truely sorry for your loss Dr Bartkowski was a great person, I cleaned his office for him since 2002, I got to know him very well he was a great dr. I will always remember him for the halloween costumes he loved to dress up in he was always a caring person and If I seen him in the hallway he always spoke to me and asked how I was doing... He will be truely missed on the 6th floor it will never be the same, may god bless and know he is in heaven now and he will be your guardian angel....
June 30, 2011
Dr. Bartkowski was a excellent neurosurgeon and he will be missed by those of us who had the privilege to work with him! He always kept me on toes with regard to coding his services!! I will miss talking with him. My deepest sympathies.
Kim Miller
Akron Children's Hospital
John Summers
June 30, 2011
LaDonna, Christopher, Rebecca, and Lindsey,
I will miss my friend! My thoughts and prayers will be with you and if there is anything I can do, you have my number. John
Margie Scalf
June 30, 2011
To The Bartkowski Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. It was an honor and privilege to have worked for Dr. Bartkowski. He had such a kind heart and his patients adored him. He will be missed by all who knew him. May God help you all through this difficult time.
Christine Ternosky
June 30, 2011
Dear Mrs. Bartkowski and Children:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Dr. Bartkowski. He was truly a kind and gentle man. He will be missed here at Akron Children's. You have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless,
Dean and Tricia Myton
June 30, 2011
Ladonna and family - we are so sorry for your loss. Henry's smile and wave will be greatly missed in our neighborhood.
With our deepest sympathy.
Celeste Andrews
June 30, 2011
I too had the pleasure of working closely with Henry for two years in the Neurosurgery Department. He was one great big teddy bear who had great love for both his family and his profession! His presence will be missed around Akron Children's Hospital. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Bartkowski family.
Carolyn Rossi Heimann
June 30, 2011
LaDonna and children,
So sorry for your loss. I am quite sure you have many wonderful memories to keep close to your heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
June 30, 2011
"This heavenly blue butterfly
will fly high in the sky,
higher and higher.
The sunlight will touch the blue
on its wings until it seems to disappear.
We think it is gone,
because the blue of the butterfly
is the exact same blue of the sky.
We think it is gone,
because our eyes are too weak to see—
and it is difficult to believe what we cannot see.
But the blue butterfly is not gone.
It is still flying, higher and higher,
nearer the sun. Blue against blue.
For now and forever."
Allan Marowsky
June 30, 2011
I worked closely with Henry for almost 10 years...he was a great man, a wonderful surgeon. Most importantly, he was my friend. I will miss him for the rest of my life.
CHMCA Nurse
June 30, 2011
We miss you, sir. Rest in Peace.
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