Angeline (Pilch) Bartel, 102, formerly West Middlesex, took her last breath on earth and exhaled in heaven and met her Lord and Savior on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2020, at 11:40 a.m. She passed away peacefully at Orchard Manor in Grove City.

She was born in New Castle on Jan 17, 1918, to Ignatz Pilch and Zophia (Hinal) Pinch.

Angie has lived over a century on this earth. She has seen and experienced many changes from riding in a horse and buggy to driving her own car; listening to radio to watching digital television. She accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior many years ago and always prayed and trusted in Him for guidance, protection, health, and joy for her and her family.

Being together with her family was a priority. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and loved the holidays, keeping with the Polish and Slovak family traditions with dishes and baking, serving up in true heritage fashion. She was noted for her stuffed cabbage, tons of Christmas cookies, and especially for her nut roll and raisin cookies. She loved helping with her daughter's business and talking with the customers.

Going for rides in the mountains and in the local areas was a treat she really enjoyed and loved each season for its wonders. Studying God's word and spending time in prayer was a daily activity.

She was a quiet, but strong person, who could give you a sense of calm and peace when talking with her. In her quiet ways, she still was able to give such love and encouragement to others. When one was with her, you would experience a peaceful and calming feeling because you could feel her faith and the love of Jesus in her eyes and words.

When leaving after a visit she'd always say, "I love you, God bless you."

We are truly going to miss this beautiful soul. It was fitting that God wanted to take her to heaven on Christmas Day. The most holy day of the year. The day when His son Jesus Christ was born.

On April 25, 1947, Angeline married Daniel F. Bartel. He passed on Jan. 15, 1982.

Angeline is survived by two daughters, Debra Maybee and her husband, Leroy E., and Becky Galiano and her husband, Robert; two sons Daniel M. Bartel and his wife, Karen, and Robert Bartel and his wife, Kathy; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Fredrick D. Bartel; Fred's wife, Nancy (Courson) Bartel; and a granddaughter Tiffanny (Bartel) Dawson.

A private family service, officiated by the Rev. Paul S. Renicks, will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at the John Flynn Funeral Home in Hermitage.