Donald E. Hartshorn, 88, of Woodsfield, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glendale, West Virginia.

He was born near Sycamore Valley, on Aug. 10, 1934, a son of the late Chauncey and Nellie Hines Hartshorn.

Don was a retired general foreman for the former Ormet Corp., Hannibal; a former cable installer for the former Woodsfield Cable Co.; a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Woodsfield Christian Church, Woodsfield.

He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids, mowing and taking care of the gardens, camping and spending time at the lake, watching Cleveland baseball and spending time in Florida during the winter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Emily Ann Hartshorn, whom he married on Jan. 21, 1956; a daughter, Deb Schumacher; infant son, Terry Hartshorn; a brother, Charles Hartshorn; three sisters, Carolyn Hartshorn Kindle, Eileen Stevens, infant Marlene Hartshorn; grandson, Daniel Ludwig; and son-in-law, Glenn Ludwig.

Surviving are two daughters Cheryl Ludwig and Julie Winland, both of Woodsfield; son-in-law, Perry Schumacher, of Woodsfield; seven grandchildren, Jason Ludwig, Brad (Dr. Alisha) Ludwig, Allison (Andrew) Juszczak, Aaron (Jerrica) Winland, Andrew (Lynsey) Schumacher, Leah (Cass) Clift, and Kelly Winland and fiancé Rob Lumbatis; several great-grandchildren, Lacy Ludwig, Lawson Ludwig, Ivory Ludwig, Rylar Clift, Malcolm Schumacher, Theodore Juszczak, baby Clift due in May and baby Lumbatis due in July; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends were received Tuesday, May 9, 2023, until the time of service at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, with Pastor Brad Postle officiating. Burial followed in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, with military services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Monroe County Alzheimer’s Golf Scramble, 600 Moose Ridge Rd., Woodsfield, OH 43793.

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