Werner G. Barthol, age 48, a prominent Mentor Attorney, collapsed at his home In Concord and passed away at Tri-Point Medical Center on Friday June 24, 2016. He was born in Cleveland on September 6, 1967. Mr. Barthol was a 1985 Mentor High School Graduate. He attended Lake Erie College in 1991 graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree; he furthered his education earning his Juris Doctorate Degree from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 1995. He practiced Law for 20 years and was an Assistant Prosecutor from 1996-2003, Werner also served as a visiting Judge for the Painesville Municipal Court and had extensive Trial Experience. He was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Fairport Harbor where he Formerly served as President of Church Council. He is survived by his Loving wife Kelly (Chaffee) , Daughters Ellie and Anna. Father Gottfried Barthol and Brother Arthur, Sister Anita (John) Staley, many aunts and Uncles, Nieces and nephews. Nieces Jordan, Emma and Lily Staley. He is preceded in death by his Mother Frieda. Visitation will be 4-7 PM Tuesday at the Zion Lutheran Church 508 Eagle Street Fairport Harbor. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am on Wednesday at the church with with visitation one Hour prior to the funeral. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church or to the Barthol Family. The Barthol family Wishes to express thanks for the heroic efforts of the Concord rescue squad, the kindness of the sheriff Department and the staff at Tri-Point Medical Center. Arrangements are being handled by the Potti Funeral Home 1009 Mentor Ave. Painesville, O.