ANDERSON, SC - James Albert Bartal, 89, of Anderson, widower of Virginia Bartal, died Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Anderson Place Nursing Center.
Born November 13, 1922 in Dillonvale, OH, he was the son of the late Michael and Rozalia Edvi Bartal. He was a Veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Army in New Caledonia. Mr. Bartal worked in quality control for Westinghouse in Lima, OH for many years. He was of the Presbyterian Faith.
Surviving are his son, James M. Bartal and his wife, Gayle of Anderson; daughter, V. Colleen Stephens and her husband, Gregg of Murrells Inlet; 5 grandchildren, Jason (Jenny) and Gabriel Kellermeyer, Christopher (Vanessa), Jonathan (Danielle) and Seth (Kari) Bartal; 3 great grandchildren, Emma, Brooks and Mira Bartal; sister Irene Fisli of PaloAlto, CA. He was preceded in death by a grandson, James Adam Kellermeyer; 2 brothers, Bill and Frank Bartal and 2 sisters, Mary Egri and Rose Binkley.
A graveside service will be held 3pm Saturday at Hillcrest Cemetery in Conway, SC. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 until 6:30 at Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel, 3205 Hwy 81 N.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
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