Marsha Jean Bartholomew

1952 - 2017

Marsha Jean (Robertson) Bartholomew, 64, of Gilbertsville, died July 2, 2017 at Pottstown Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of John Thomas Bartholomew, who she married December 1, 1972. Born July 19, 1952 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late George Francis and Evelyn B. (Reichert) Robertson. Marsha was a 1970 graduate of Oley Valley High School and a 1974 graduate of Kutztown University. She taught English at Oley Valley School District for 38 years, retiring in 2014. She was also scorekeeper for the field hockey team for over 14 years. Marsha was a member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, New Berlinville. Surviving, in addition to her husband, is her daughter, Kimberly A., wife of Chad C. Altstaetter of Celina, OH and her two grandsons, Conner B. and Carter J. Altstaetter. Also surviving is her twin brother, G. Mark, husband of Denise Robertson of Pikeville and her niece, Joanna Robertson and her nephew, Andrew Robertson. A viewing will be held Friday, July 7, 2017 from 5-7:30 p.m. at Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 423 Main Street, Oley. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 610 Swamp Creek Road, New Berlinville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Oley Valley Education Foundation, P.O. Box 331, Oley, PA 19547. For online condolences, visit www.StitzelFamilyFuneralHomes.com.