Dale Bartlett

Dale Bartlett, age 89, a resident of Mansfield Place and a former resident of Wellington Heights passed away Tuesday January 20, 2015 in the United Hospital Center. He was born January 3, 1926 in Philippi a son of the late Amer Flay and Hazel C. (Kerr) Bartlett. He was twice married first to Barbara Ann (Stone) Cochran who preceded him in death on September 20, 1991, and second Dorothy Jane “Dottie” (Osborne) Bartlett who preceded her in death on May 20, 2005. Surviving are two daughters Debbie Matko and husband Frank of Philippi Pam Winston of Statesville, NC Two Step Daughters; Vickey Thompson and husband Eddie of Lynchburg, VA Laura Moore of Florida Four grandchildren Four step grandchildren Five great grandchildren Several step great grandchildren Several nieces and nephews Dale was preceded in death by one brother; Lawrence Flay “Bud” Bartlett, two sisters; Virginia Wright, and Doalyn Tansill Dale retired from Bethlehem Steel as a section foreman, he served in the US Marines from 1943-46. Dale was a member of the VFW Post #3647 in Elkins, Elks Lodge # 308 of Grafton, American Legion Post #44. Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Friday January 23, from 4-8 pm and on Saturday January 24, from 8 am- 1 pm the service hour. A eulogy will be given by Jeff Tansill. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery with full military rites will be accorded.