Obituary of Christopher J. Hartman

Christopher J. Hartman 88 of Honesdale passed away July 11, 2016 at Bethany Village, Bethany , Pa. Mr. Hartman was born in Honesdale and was the son of the late Jacob Earl Hartman and Elsie Baker Hartman. In his early days, Mr. Hartman ran the family farm in Carley Brook raising dairy cows. After leaving farming he honed his carpentry skills. He then was hired by the Pennsylvania Highway Department operating heavy machinery. Mr. Hartman retired in 1989 and devoted most of his time to his garden, birds, and flowers. His wife Louise Bates passed away in 2007. Surviving him are three sons, Christopher J. Hartman, Jr of Southampton, Mass, Steven A. Hartman of Westfield, Mass, Thomas L. Hartman of Lake Charles, Louisiana and a daughter, Donna F. Santorella of Florida; eight grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, one greagreat grandchild; many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Orvis Hartman and a sister, Marion Bayly. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 15, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the Arthur A. Bryant Funeral Home, 1228 Main Street, Honesdale, Pa . Friends may visit the funeral home on Thurs, July 14, 206 from 4:00-7:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity.