John Wesley Hartzell

John Wesley Hartzell, age 88 of New Harrison, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026 at his home surrounded by family.  John was born in New Harrison on January 31, 1938 to the (late) William H. & Isabell (Abernathy) Hartzell; attended Gettysburg Schools; and retired with 35 years of service with Union City Body Company, Indiana as a painter of UPS trucks.  He was baptized Catholic; a life member of Versailles Eagles Aerie #2347 and Greenville Eagles Aerie #190.  John was also a member of the AMVETS Post #66, Covington and VFW Post #4235 of Covington; he always kept busy by doing woodwork, building their back porch; remodeling, fishing and hunting.  But most of all, John enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, great-grandkids, and great-great-grandson.  Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Nancy Lucas; brothers, Donald, Chuck, Albert, Pete, Bill, and Jim Hartzell; and step-sons, Gary Smith and Jim Smith.  John is survived by his wife of 57 years, Georgia Lynn (Sanders) Hartzell; his three children, Randy & Monina Hartzell of Union City, OH, Robert “Bob” & Charlene Hartzell of Greenville, Brenda & Kent Canan of Bradford; grandchildren, Bryan (Tina) Hartzell, Hailey (Andy) Best, Kent Jr. “Douglas” (Tiara) Canan, Dylan (Taylor) Canan, Chelsea (Michael) Jackson, Amy (Evan) Freer, Parker (Kennedy) Smith, Ramse Smith, and Alexa Hartzell; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; brother, Steve (Nancy) Hartzell of Greenville; two sisters, Dorie Tobe of Greenville, Mary (Don) Addis of Greenville; sister-in-law Charlene Hartzell of Greenville; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  Visitation 10-12 Noon, Saturday, September 12th at Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford.  We will go in procession to Gettysburg Cemetery for a graveside service.  If desired, contributions may be made to Everheart Hospice, Greenville.  Condolences may be shared with the family at www.stockerfraley.com.