Rev. Carroll E. Brentlinger

September 4, 1920 - May 26, 2017

Rev. Carroll E. Brentlinger, 96, of Rome, Pa passed away peacefully at his home on Friday morning, May 26, 2017. Pastor Brentlinger was born On September 4, 1920 in Mycena, N.Y. a son of the late Emmitt C. and Jessie (Umbaugh) Brentlinger. He joined the Air Force in 1943 and was honorably discharged in 1945. On February 14, 1943, he married Mary (Block) and together they shared 57 years of marriage until her passing on March 18, 2000. He graduated from Houghton College with a Bachelor’s degree in 1949; a Master’s Degree from Columbia Bible School in 1950 and a Master of Divinity degree from Asbury Seminary in 1956. He was ordained as a minister of the Wesleyan Church in 1950. Pastor Brentlinger was a minister of the Gospel for over 52 years. He pastored churches in Florida, Canada, Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania. He served as a missionary in Haiti 1950-1953 and Jamaica from 1968-1970. His last pastorate was the Herrickville Wesleyan and North Rome Wesleyan Churches 1970-1984. In addition he also served as an interim pastor at the West Warren Congregational church for 3 ½ years following his retirement. He had a desire that our children be taught about the Lord daily. This led to his helping to establish the North Rome Christian School. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary, his father, mother, sister, and brother. He will be missed by his daughter and son-in-law: Beatrice and Bradley Sink, Linda and David Brubaker, a grandson Scott Gorsline, his sister LaDonna Hazlett, several nephews, nieces and their families also survive. A memorial service and celebration of a life well lived for Pastor Brentlinger will be held on Saturday, June 24th at 2 pm at the North Rome Wesleyan Church. A luncheon and time of sharing will follow the service. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting his guest book at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com The family wishes to thank Hospice for their caring and loving way they took care of Dad for the last 4 months. Memorial contributions may be directed to the North Rome Christian School; 3376 North Rome Rd, Rome Pa 18837 in loving memory of Pastor Carroll E. Brentlinger. Caring assistance is being provided by the Cooley Family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols, NY