Howland – Octavian "Bert" Bertea, 91, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.

He was born December 14, 1927, in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late Octavian M. and Mary (Serban) Bertea.

He graduated High School from Culver Military Academy, and received a Bachelor's Degree from Western Reserve University, and Master's Degree from Kent State University. He also attended Ohio State University for further graduate studies. He retired from RMI, and was general manager of the sodium and metals plants in Ashtabula, Ohio.

Bert was devoted to his family and his Church where he sang in the choir for many years. He was a member of the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Warren.

Bert served his active duty in the U.S. Army with the 8076 MASH Unit in Korea during the war, and upon discharge from active duty remained with the Army Reserves  retiring as a full Colonel.

He is survived by his loving wife Elizbeth "Betty" Bertea who he married on April 19, 1953, three sons Craig (Laura) Bertea of Solon, OH, Bruce (Linda) Bertea of Thousand Oaks, CA, and Jeff (Pamela) Bertea of Palos Verdes Estates, CA, five grandchildren Allison (Andrew) Morales, Shannon Bertea, Annika Bertea, Tate Bertea and Kyle Bertea.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law John Zoba.

Keeping with Bert's wishes, there will be no calling hours and a private service will be held on Monday.

Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Warren, Ohio.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guestbook, and send condolences to Bertea family.