A memorial service celebrating the life of Bartholomew Matthew Bradley (known as Brad or Bart by family and friends), age 76, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 28, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Friends may call from 12-1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Bradley was born March 23, 1941 in Berkley, Michigan to the late William B. and Elizabeth (Forgach) Bradley. He passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2017 at his home. Brad retired from the Rockwell Corp. after 30 years of service. He was a member of the VFW and the Eagles in both Newark and Heath, and the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed bowling and golfing and was a Michigan football fan. He is survived by five children; many step-children; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother, Bernard (Judy) Bradley of Newark; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois, on May 23, 2015. Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home is honored to care for Brad and his family.