Melvin F. Bartholomew, 79, of Catasauqua, died March 22, 2013, in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Shirley A. (Steiner) Bartholomew.

Born in Barto, he was a son of the late Fred O. and Rachel (Grimm) Bartholomew.

He was in the U.S Navy during the Korean War.

He was a cement plasterer for Duggan and Marcon / Eason Exterior Wall Systems for many years until he retired in 1990.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 215, Catasauqua.

He is survived by a son, Mark and his wife Marissa of North Catasauqua; a grandson, Braden Bartholomew of North Catasauqua; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law Walter and Terri Panik of Boulder, Colo.; and a niece, Ashley Panik of Phoenix, Ariz.

Contributions may be made to the Catasauqua Midget Wrestling program, c/o the funeral home, 234 Walnut St., Catasauqua, 18032.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.