George A Hartle

George A. Hartle

April 10, 1926 – November 8, 2026

George Hartle, age 100, of Ravenna, passed away on November 8, 2026. He was born on April 10, 1926, to parents Allen and Laura Hartle. George was a graduate of Ravenna High School and Kent State University. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army, 83rd Infantry Division. He entered the Army on August 26, 1944, at the age of 18, and served with Company F, 330th Infantry Regiment. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge in January 1945 and served from Liège, Belgium, to Berlin, Germany, through the Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe campaigns. After the war he remained in Germany with the occupation forces, rising to the rank of Technical Sergeant. He earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, the European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, and the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany). He was honorably discharged at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, on July 8, 1946. He retired from Fitt-Hartle Ford in Garrettsville, which he co-owned with his longtime friend, Tom Fitt Sr. He enjoyed all sports, especially golf, bowling, and playing cards with his friends at the Ravenna Elks Club. He was a lifetime member of the Ravenna Elks. He was on the board of Ravenna Savings and Loan. He was a longtime booster of the Cleveland Browns football team. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 50 years, Marilyn (Harsha) Hartle; and his wife, Patricia (Solitro) Hartle. George is survived by his sister, Mary Lou Darrah, and her family. He is also survived by his children: son Dr. Bruce (Dr. Becky) Hartle, grandson Robert (Amanda) Hartle, and great-grandchildren Bennett and Caroline; daughter Sue Widener, granddaughter Lindsey (Joe) Skirtich, and great-grandchildren Emmerson, Jensen, and Presley. George was a lively, passionate, and fun-loving man with a deep love for his family and friends. Charismatic and quick-witted, he always had a saying or a joke ready and never failed to leave you laughing. He met every day with good humor and a caring heart, and he had a way of making everyone around him feel welcome. Loved by all who knew him, he leaves behind a legacy of service, friendship, and family that will be carried on by those he touched over his 100 remarkable years. He will be deeply missed.  Please visit www.sscfuneralhomes.com to offer a condolence, share a memory or light a candle.