Loretta "Lori" A. Bartley 82, 0f Donora, passed away on October 20, 2021 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh.
She was born on July 30, 1939 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late John and Anne Bozik Bartley.
Surviving to cherish her memory is her sister Judy Bartley and several cousins.

Lori was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish and its Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary.

She attended St. Dominic Grade School in Donora and graduated from Donora High School.

Lori received her Bachelor of Science degree in education from California University of PA. She graduated from West Virginia University with a Master of Arts Degree in Secondary Education with a specialization in Physical Education and Organizational Planning. She also did Post Graduate Studies in continuing education at University of Pittsburgh and Indiana University of PA. Lori held a PA State Teaching Certificate in Health and Physical Education.

Lori taught in the Ringgold School District for 37 years before retiring in 2004.

During her career she was nominated by her principal for PA Teacher of the Year in 1981 - 1982. She also was nominated by her students and accepted to Who's Who Among America's Teachers in the years 1999, 2000, and 2004.

At Ringgold she was a Physical Education Instructor, P.E. Chairperson and in 1996 became Director of Student Activities until her retirement.

Lori also established and built the Lady Rams Volleyball Team to a leading Competitive sport. She was head coach for 11 years during which time she guided the volleyball team to WPIAL Section Champions in the years 1979 - 1980, 1982 - 1983(undefeated),1984 - 1985(undefeated) and 1985 - 1986(Undefeated). The team was in WPIAL post play in 1979 thru 1985. Lori was named Coach of the Year by the Donora Chamber of Commerce in 1984.

Lori was an assistant girl's basketball coach at Ringgold for 3 years. She became the head volleyball coach at Carroll Middle School and created a winning team 3 of 4 years she coached. In addition, Lori coached the Donora St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Women's Basketball team to the District and National play offs.

Beside her coaching at Ringgold she was involved in many activities within the school which included liaison to Mon Valley Hospital Prevention Partner Task Force and Healthy Communities Program. She was an Act 211 RSD member which is a state mandated drug and alcohol program. Lori was a student assistance care team member, parent advisory guild member, RSD Safety Committee and Playground Committee. She sponsored the Senior Class, Junior Class and student government at Ringgold High School.

When not working at the school Lori was involved with the first and only block watch program in Donora.

Lori was an avid golfer but also liked to play miniature golf. She loved playing cards, scrabble, watching the Steelers and going to the Meadow's Casino.

Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday October 23, 2021 at 9:00 AM in St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Donora Campus. Friends are asked to arrive at the church by 8:45 AM.

Interment will follow in St. Dominic Cemetery, Donora, PA.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900.

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