Dr. Larry S. Bartell

Dr. Larry Spencer Bartell of Berkley Springs, West Virginia passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the age of 76.

He was born November 14, 1935 to Lucille Scoville Bartell and Delos Arnold Bartell in Mason City, Iowa. He graduated from Mason City High School and Mason City Junior College. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Leon, France. After his military service, he graduated from Palmer Chiropractic College. He married Jeanette “Jan” McCoy. For many years, Larry had a successful private practice in Falls Church, VA where he was a president of the Northern Virginia Chiropractic Association. He lovingly cared for Jan before she lost her battle with MS. Larry later remarried and celebrated the birth of his daughter, Roseanne. Larry held strong convictions, and offered a helping hand to those in need. Larry pursued history with a passion and had a keen interest in facts and figures. As master “treasure hunter,” Larry delighted in and knew the antique business well. After a short retirement, he returned to the chiropractic field with a private practice in Winchester, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents Delos and Lucille Bartell; first wife Jeanette McCoy Bartell; paternal grandparents Oscar and Alice Bartell; maternal grandparents Joseph and Adeline Scoville, and brother Glenn Bartell. He is survived by his daughter Roseanne Bartell of Latrobe, PA, brother Rex Bartell (Syl) of Mason City, IA; sister Alice Bailey (John) of Hastings, MI; sister-in-law Evelyn Bartell of Macon, GA; five grand children and numerous nieces and nephews including a very special nephew, Dale Bartell (Stephanie) of Winchester, VA who has continued his uncles legacy through his dedicated and compassionate care of his uncle during his final years.

Interment will follow in Mason City, Iowa at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions for Larry may be made to the family in care of Dale Bartell, 314 W. Monmouth St, Winchester VA 22601. These contributions will be dedicated to the preservation of history to include Blair’s Valley Historical Society & Cemetery Association.

You may view Dr. Bartell’s obituary online and send a tribute or condolence to the family at www.ompsfuneralhome.com