Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Catharine Evelyn Bartchlett
FUNERAL HOME
UPCOMING SERVICE
Catharine Bartchlett Obituary
Catharine Evelyn Bartchlett, 88, of Findlay, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, November 8, 2025. She was born April 4, 1937, in Findlay to Orville J. Cooper and Catharine (Dillon) Cooper. She married the love of her life, Richard R. Bartchlett, August 27, 1966.
Evelyn is survived by her husband, Richard; daughter, Bonnie (Brian) Burkett; grandsons, Dillon Burkett and Hunter Burkett. She is also survived by siblings, Barbara Hovis, Jeanne (Terry) Bowen, and James (Sharon) Cooper; sister-in-law Beverly Cooper, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Catharine Cooper; siblings, John Cooper Sr., Sue (Charlie) Swisher and Elva (James) Peterson; and brother-in-law, Raymond Bartchlett.
Evelyn and Richard were active members of East Foulke Avenue Church of God (later known as Stonebridge Church of God), where she faithfully served as Sunday school teacher, youth counselor, and choir member for numerous years.
In her early years, she worked at Montgomery Ward and later at Jerry's Restaurant, Findlay Sundre Sales, Hudson Group Administrators, and Ford Motor Credit, where she retired. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially grandsons, Dillon and Hunter, and never missed a sporting event or school function. She was also a lifelong fan of Cleveland Indians (Guardians), attending several home games and even a trip to a spring training game with Richard.
Although in her later years dementia took her memories, it never took her loving spirit and smile. She was lovingly cared for by her faithful husband, Richard, best friend and neighbor, Cindy Schiltz, Eli Nichols, and the tremendous team at Bridge Hospice.
A celebration of Evelyn's life will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500). A private burial will be at Knollcrest Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bridge Home Health and Hospice or Alzheimer's Association.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memorial Events
for Catharine Bartchlett
Memories and Condolences
for Catharine Bartchlett
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Catharine Bartchlett's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
How to support Catharine's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Catharine Bartchlett's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
