In 1953 Harvey Miracle Bartle assumed half interest and then full interest in Bartle Funeral Home in
1958. Harvey Jr. celebrated a half a century as a funeral director in 1992. Harvey Jr. began his work
career at the age of 16 at his father’s side. After serving his country in the United States Naval
Submarine Service during World War II, Harvey Jr. returned to the family profession and became a
licensed funeral director and embalmer in 1949. Harvey Jr., always told of the centerpiece of his
father’s profession, which was a horse drawn carriage operated by Dow Sharp. Bartle Funeral Home
purchased its first motor-powered hearse in 1927. Harvey Jr. remained active in Bartle Funeral
Homes until his death in April of 2010.
Harvey Bartle Jr.
Bartle Funeral Homes
A Tradition For Five Generations
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