Carl Gartley

Carl Gartley, 72, of Hopewell Township, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2026. 

Born in Rochester, PA, Carl was the oldest child of the late Carl T and Irene (Gianiodis) Gartley.  He was a 1972 graduate of Hopewell High School, where he met and fell in love with his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Lynn (McIlvain) Gartley. Carl and Lynn shared 52 wonderful years of marriage and had just returned home from celebrating their 52nd wedding anniversary in Florida–a special celebration of a lifetime of love, memories, and commitment to one another.

Following high school, Carl graduated from ICM Business/Technical School and went on to have a dedicated, successful career, retiring as a Network Service Manager with Sprint. In retirement, Carl embraced the things he loved most.  He enjoyed fishing, golfing with friends, spending his summers in the pool, and taking family vacations.  He especially loved taking the kids for rides on his golf cart, creating memories they will cherish forever.

A lifelong and avid Pittsburgh sports fan, Carl loved watching the Steelers, Penguins, and Pitt Panthers–with his absolute favorite being the Pittsburgh Pirates.  Never a “fair-weather” fan, his love for sports extended directly into his community and family.  Over the years, he helped coach teams in the Hopewell Youth Baseball League as well as his daughters’ softball teams. 

Carl was the best husband, dad, brother, and “Pa” anyone could ask for.  While he may have been stubborn at times, anyone who knew him knew he would do absolutely anything for the people he loved.  He was someone you could always count on, someone who showed up when you needed him, and someone whose family always came first.

Nothing brought Carl more happiness and pride than his grandchildren.  Being “Pa” was one of his greatest joys.  If there was a sporting event or school activity, chances were Pa was there.  From T-ball, baseball, softball, soccer, football, and basketball to cheerleading competitions and school events, he rarely missed a thing.  His grandchildren never had to wonder if Pa would be in the crowd cheering them on–he always was.

Carl is survived by and will be terribly missed by his beloved wife of 52 years, Lynn Gartley; his three daughters and their spouses, Amanda (Chris) Coble of North Carolina, Kasey (Nick) Hoth, and Carolyn (Zack) Iorio, both of Hopewell Township; and the grandchildren who meant the world to him: Parker, Camden, Breyson, Penelope, and Calliope Hoth; Easton and Tanner Coble; Collins and Jay Iorio. He is also survived by his sister, Karen Gartley, and his brother and family, William “Bill”, Amy, Jake, Grace, and Faith Gartley of Hopewell. He will also be missed by a special cousin Richard (Michelle) Valiga, Jimmy Valiga, his sister-in-laws and their spouses, and numerous nieces and nephews.

There is never enough time.  We wish we had more–more family vacations, more summers by the pool, more golf, more games in the stands, more golf cart rides, and more everyday moments together.  Fifty-two years of marriage and a lifetime of memories will never feel like enough time with someone so deeply loved.  Carl’s seat in the stands may be empty, but his family will carry his love, loyalty, and unwavering support with them forever.  

Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 3pm to 7pm at Huntsman Funeral Home, 2345 Mill St. Aliquippa, PA 15001. A short service will follow at 7pm.