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Richard E. Bartholf

November 24, 1927 - January 15, 2021

Mr. Richard E. Bartholf, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021 at the St. Johnsville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Denver, Colorado on November 24, 1927, he is the son of the late Benjamin A. and Adeline Crossley Bartholf. He was raised in Gloversville and a graduate of Gloversville High School, class of 1945. Richard is a United States Army Veteran, he proudly served as Military Police during WWII. He has since served as Town of Hope, Town Councilman, Hope Town Clerk for over 30 years, Charter member of the Hope Volunteer Fire Company as well as the former Hope Volunteer Ambulance which he served as a driver; also a member of the Sacandaga Post 1076 American Legion. He was employed for many years by New York State Department of Transportation in various positions, retiring in 1985. Richard enjoyed being in the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, trapping and gardening. You may have also heard him rooting for the Boston Red Sox, of which he was an avid fan. He will be sorely missed. Richard was united in marriage on February 19, 1949 to Ruth Anna Harrington, they shared over 65 years together until her passing on December 16, 2014. Survivors include sons; Edward (Cathy) Bartholf of Hope and Jeffery Bartholf of Hope. Two daughters; Nancy Abrams of Wells and Pamela (Kip) Richardson of Northville; a sisters in law, Marie (Daniel) Nelson of Liverpool and Arlene Harrington of Wells. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He is also predeceased by son in law, Skip Abrams and siblings, Ben Bartholf, Virginia Butler and Lorraine Javarone. Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 12pm until 1pm at the Northville Funeral Service, 401 Bridge Street Northville, NY 12134. A Funeral Service will follow at 1pm with Rev. Bonnie Orth. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and out of care and compassion to those attending an occupancy restriction of only 30 people will be allowed in the funeral home at one time. Facial coverings and social distancing is required. With gratitude for the excellent care and compassion the family would like contributions in Richard’s memory to be made to the St. Johnsville Nursing Home, 7 Timmerman Ave, St Johnsville, NY 13452 or to the Hope Vol. Fire Dept. 580 NY-30, Northville, NY 12134. Burial will follow in the Spring at Wadsworth Cemetery in Hope, NY. Please visit the family’s online condolence website at www.northvillefuneralservice.com.

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Mr. Richard E. Bartholf, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021 at the St. Johnsville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Denver, Colorado on November 24, 1927, he is the son of the late Benjamin A. and Adeline Crossley... View Obituary & Service Information

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