Obituary of G. Richard "Dick" Hartzell

G. Richard “Dick” Hartzell, age 99, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Glen Mills and Aston, PA, peacefully entered into the presence of his precious Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Barclay Friends, West Chester, PA.

Dick was born on August 10, 1925, in Chester, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Chester High School, class of 1943. Dick served in the United States Navy during World War II.

Mr. Hartzell, for many years, owned and operated Hartzell Machine Works, Inc., in Aston, PA, the family business started by his late father, Maurice, in 1937. The business is now in its third, soon to be fourth generation, being carried on by Dick’s son, Richard.

He was an active and devoted member of Grace Bible Fellowship Church in Wallingford, PA. Dick greatly enjoyed reading and studying his Bible. Every year, he would read through his Bible, cover to cover. Dick and his wife Ida enjoyed camping in their RV, spending time with their grandchildren and enjoying their many adventures of life together.

Dick was the son of the late Maurice H. Hartzell and Blanche D. (Gehman) Hartzell, Husband of his beloved late wife, Ida S. Hartzell, and Grandfather of the late Keagan Hartzell.

SURVIVORS:
Daughter: Nancy H. (Richard) McIntyre
Sons: Richard M. (Priscilla) Hartzell and Neil L. (Terri) Hartzell
Sister: Lorraine Burton
8 Grandchildren: Betsy (Matthew) Cain; Emily (Daniel) Peterson; Chad (Jessica) Hartzell; Philip (Devon) Hartzell; Benjamin (Jadian) Hartzell; Chelsey Hartzell; Zachary Hartzell; Caleb Hartzell
13 Great-Grandchildren
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Visitation: Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM at Grace Bible Fellowship Church, 723 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, PA 19086.

Funeral Service: Saturday, February 1st at 11:30AM at the church.

Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Grace Bible Fellowship Church at the above address.