Novella L. Hartley, 92, formerly of Williamsfield, went home to be with her Lord Monday, November 27, 2017 at Stratford Nursing Home in Solon, Ohio.  She was born May 6, 1925 in Scottsville, Ky., the daughter of Leslie J. and Arvie (Law) Stafford.

A homemaker, Novella was a member of the Leavittsburg Church of God.  A true helpmate to her husband all his life, she enjoyed bluegrass music, cooking, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is sadly missed by her children, Gregory S. Hartley of Cleveland and Joyce (Robert) Kerchofer of Farmdale; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lois Crenshaw of Tennessee. 

Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, George S. Hartley, whom she married July 20, 1948 and who died September 2, 1993; a son, George R. Hartley, who died November 18, 2009; a sister, Mary Magdalene Meier; and a brother, Herschel M. Stafford.

Funeral services are 12:00 noon Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, with Rev. Mitchell Meadors officiating.  Friends may call 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Thursday at the funeral home.  Burial will be 10:00 am Friday at Williamsfield Cemetery

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