Edwin J. Bartholomew, 90, formerly of Lenhartsville, died June 2, 2020 in Hickory House Nursing Home, Honey Brook, Chester County.

He was the husband of the late Elaine F. (Dreibelbis) Bartholomew, who died in 1994.

Born in Brodheadsville, he was a son of the late James P. and Carrie (Dornblazer) Bartholomew.

A Korean War veteran, he served in the U.S. Army from 1951-53.

He was the owner and operator of the former Edwin Bartholomew Barber Shop, Lenhartsville.

He was a member of Jacob’s Church, Jacksonville, Lynn Township, and a member of both the Pikeville and Kempton rod and gun clubs.

His survivors include his daughter Dr. Sharon E. Began, wife of Tim Began, of Glen Mills; sister Margaret Stettler, of Kutztown; brothers Robert Bartholomew, of Bethlehem, and Eugene Bartholomew, of Deer Lake.

He was predeceased by siblings Hilda Young, Cula Stettler, Mayme Hertzog, Eva Frase, Helen Wessner, and Victor and Ralph Bartholomew.

A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Cemetery, Fleetwood.

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Arrangements were made by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, New Tripoli.