Gerald C. (Jay) Bartlett Jr. age 65 of Bristolville, OH passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday Dec. 8, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, OH. He was born on July 4, 1956 in Ravenna, OH the son of the late Gerald C. Bartlett Sr. and Rosemary (Ash) Bartlett. Gerald graduated from Jackson Milton High School in the Class of 1974. After high school, he enlisted in the US Army and served for 2 years from 1974-1976 in the 101st Airborne Division. Then Gerald met and married the love of his life, Wilhelmina L. Vance on Oct. 6, 1979, and they have enjoyed the last 42 years of marriage together. He has lived in Bristolville for the last 35 years, formerly of Lake Milton, OH. He worked as a Welder for many different places for over 30 years, and retired in 2008. Also when he was 16 years old he earned the Eagle Scout Award out of Troop #106 in Lake Milton, OH. Gerald loved hunting, fishing, blacksmithing, and spending lots of time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, and 1 brother: Domnick Bartlett.

Gerald is survived by: his wife: Wilhelmina (Willie) Bartlett of Bristolville, OH, 1 son: Gerald C. Bartlett III (Amy Leonard) of East Liverpool, OH, 1 brother: Louie & Kay Bartlett of Lake Milton, 1 step brother: John Biskupich of Florida, 1 step sister: Nancy Pizzulo of Florida, and 1 granddaughter: Eleanor Bartlett.

Funeral services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Tuesday Dec. 14, 2021 at 12:00pm with Pastor Shirley Frantz officiating. Calling hours will be from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Gerald will be laid to rest at Palmyra West Cemetery in Diamond, OH. The family requests that masks be worn.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view Gerald's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 12:00 PM

James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444