Merced County - Hartzell - Damian Mark, 53, of Merced County, California, formerly of East Conemaugh, earned his angel wings unexpectedly on October 31, 2025. Born on September 23, 1972, in Johnstown, son of Larry Hartzell and Ernestine (Hartzell) McCune. Preceded in death by father, Larry Hartzell; grandparents, Paul and Hasseltine (Glass) Hartzell and Russell and Ernestine (Ashbridge) Barkhimer. Survived by mother, Ernestine McCune (Tom); sister, Danette Hartzell; children, Damian Hartzell (Angelica), Jayde Hartzell (Kayra), Sara Stratton, and Mason Hartzell; grandchildren, Brinley Hartzell, and soon to be born twins, Braxton and Raelynn; special friends, Janet Butcher and Katrinia Hartzell; and many cousins, nephews, nieces, aunts and uncles. Damian graduated from Barstow Community College and Rocky Mountain Education. He was an electrical engineer who worked in the solar power energy industry for over 25 years as a plant technician and an OSHA Safety Coordinator. He collected fine art portraits, loved the 80s and 90s Heavy Metal music, playing Backgammon and was a devoted father and grandfather. He loved to cook and was the family clown with an enormous sense of humor. Damian was laid to rest in Susanville, California.