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Delores J. Gartrell Obituary

Delores J. Gartrell

July 16, 1938 - April 5, 2026

Delores J. Gartrell Obituary

Ebensburg, Pennsylvania - GARTRELL - Delores J. "Tootsie," 87, Ebensburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born July 16, 1938, in Conemaugh, daughter of Russell and Ann (Wiackley) Kokler. Preceded in death by parents and loving husband of 59 years, Edward C. Gartrell, who died in 2021. Survived by sisters, Linda (Frank) Paolillo, Lower Burrell; Cynthia (Paul) Gartland, Salix; nephew, Mark (Marina) Paolillo, Gibsonia; niece, Michele (Kenneth) Hoff, Gibsonia; nephew, David Gartland and fiancée Cheryl, Salix; and Ryan Gartland, Middletown; also survived by great-nieces and great-nephews, Anthony, Nicole, Caitlyn (Jeremy) and Marko Paolillo, Michael (Clair) Hoff, Matthew Hoff and Ciara Gartland. Delores graduated from Franklin High School in 1956. She worked for U.S. National Bank for 30 years and she also had her real estate license. The family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland. The Funeral Service will be held at Noon at St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox, 1001 St. Clair Road, Johnstown, Fr. Christopher Shadid officiating. Entombment, Grandview Cemetery Mausoleum. The family suggests memorial contributions to the St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church Building Fund in memory of Delores J. Gartrell. Online condolences may be posted at www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.

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Ebensburg, Pennsylvania - GARTRELL - Delores J. "Tootsie," 87, Ebensburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born July 16, 1938, in Conemaugh, daughter of Russell and Ann (Wiackley) Kokler. Preceded in death by parents and loving husband of 59 years, Edward C. Gartrell, who died in 2021. Survived by sisters, Linda (Frank) Paolill

Published on April 7, 2026

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Funeral service

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

12:00 pm

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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