Elaine Beverly Bartleman

Elaine Beverly (Philkill) Bartleman, age 87, peacefully passed away November 12, 2024, at the Lutheran Community at Telford (LCT), PA, while briefly on hospice comfort care during end-stage rapid kidney failure.

Elaine, the daughter of the late William and Helen (Freeburger) Philkill of Frenchtown, NJ, was a 1955 graduate of Frenchtown High School. Elaine married Richard “Dick” Bartleman in April 1956. They resided in Pennsylvania, raising their children in Upper Black Eddy, moved to Trumbauersville in 1997 for 13 years before moving to the LCT retirement and continuing care community. Honoring Elaine and Richard’s loving committed relationship was their cherished 50th wedding anniversary celebration, including renewal of their marriage vows, with dining and dancing surrounded by family and friends.

Elaine was employed for many years at various small banks in Hunterdon County, retiring from Little Falls Savings Bank, Milford, NJ in 1996. She was a longtime member of the Presbyterian Church of Milford, then First United Church of Christ in Milford, before becoming a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Telford.

Elaine took great pride as a homemaker caring for her family and maintaining a meticulous and welcoming home. She enjoyed her cooking and baking and was known for her ability to grow exceptionally beautiful orchids with exuberant flowers.

Elaine is survived by her son Mark of Laguna Beach, CA, and daughter Jennifer of Bethel, VT; grandsons Wil, Richard and Dallon, and a great-grandson, all residing in the Phoenix, AZ area. She is also survived by brothers Gerald “Jerry” and John, and sisters Joyce Plum and Donna Yerkes. Predeceased by her husband in 2019, her son William “Bill” Bartleman in 2004, and youngest brother Craig in 1961.

Burial by cremation, with ashes to be spread harmoniously in kind with her husband’s. Per Elaine’s wishes, no calling hours and no public memorial service. Memorial stone at Frenchtown Cemetery. 

In remembrance of Elaine, and as she was a long-time breast cancer survivor, charitable donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements are under the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc.