Rocky Shane Bartholomew

Rocky S. Bartholomew, 39, of Warren, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at home. He was born February 18, 1972 in Meadville, Pa., the son of Thomas and Nancy (Ernst) Bartholomew, and had lived in Trumbull County most of his life.

Mr. Bartholomew worked as a plumber and enjoyed gardening, video games, Legos, science fiction, and was especially fond of stray animals.

Surviving are his father, Thomas Bartholomew of Warren; his mother, Nancy (Jim) Goodloe of Unionville, Va.; four brothers: Eric (Nina) of Warren, Ted of Muskegon, Mich., Rodney (Aimee) of Alliance, and Mitchell (Frederikke) Bartholomew of Fort Polk, La.; and a step-grandson, Dominic Brewer, with whom he was very close. A brother, James A. Bartholomew, precedes him in death.

Friends may call 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2011 at McFarland & Son Funeral Home. Material contributions may be made to the family of Rocky S. Bartholomew, to help with funeral expenses.

Arrangements are entrusted to McFarland & Son Funeral Home, 271 N. Park Ave., Warren, Ohio 44481. Please visit www.mcfarlandfuneral.com to view this obituary and send condolences.