Kathryn Ann Hartle

Kathryn Ann Hartle, 79, of Butler passed away Thursday at the VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler.

She was born May 14, 1939, in Sligo, the daughter of James E. and Dorothy Pearl (Barger) Hoover.

Kathryn lived in Butler County for most of her life and was a former member of St. Peter's Reformed Church of Fairview.

From 1959 to 1962, she was employed at the Parker Glass Plant and then worked in the cafeteria for the Karns City School District.

Kathryn was happiest when spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Her memory will be cherished by her son, James Michael Hartle of Fairview Township; her daughter, Amy Sue Manuel and her husband, Michael, of Fairview Township; her grandchildren, Brooke Arin Manuel and Adam Michael Manuel, both of Fairview Township; her brother, Alfred L. Hoover and his wife, Shirley, of Lancaster; two nieces; and two nephews.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Chester O. Hartle, whom she married April 3, 1959, and who died Feb. 20, 2009; and a sister, Charlotte Mohr.

HARTLE — Per her request, services will be private for Kathryn Ann Hartle, who died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018.Arrangements are being handled by Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services.To leave a condolence for Kathryn's family, visit www.bauerhillisfuneral.com.