1972-2025
Hartzell -- Damian Mark 53 of Merced County, California passed away
unexpectedly on October 31, 2025. Born on September 23, 1972, in
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, son of Larry Hartzell and Ernestine McCune.
Preceded in death by father, Larry Hartzell, grandparents Paul and
Hasseltine Hartzell and Russell and Ernestine Barkhimer. Survived by
mother, Ernestine McCune (Tom), sister, Danette Hartzell, children,
Damian Hartzell (Angelica), Jayde Hartzell (Kyra), Sara Stratton, and
Mason Hartzell, grandchildren Brinley Hartzell, and soon to be born twins,
Braxton and Raelynn, special cousin Bekki Fink, special friends Janet
Butcher and Katrina Hartzell and many cousins, nephews, nieces, aunts
and uncles. Damian graduated from Barstow Community College and
Rocky Mountain Education. He was an electrical engineer who worked in
the solar power energy industry for over 25 years as a plant technician
and an OSHA Safety Coordinator. He collected fine art portraits, loved the
80’s and 90's Heavy Metal music, playing Cribbage and was a devoted
father and grandfather. He loved to cook, read Dean Koontz books and was
the family clown with an enormous sense of humor. Celebration of
Life/Memorial Services will soon be announced.
