Janet M. (Heiss) Hartman

DALLASTOWN – Janet M. (Heiss) Hartman, 84, passed away Saturday March 12, 2022 at York Hospital. She was the loving wife of Ronald J. Hartman to whom she was married for 67 years.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday March 19, 2022 at Saint Joseph Church in Dallastown with Father Weiss officiating. Prior to the service, there will be a viewing from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. in Red Lion is in charge of arrangements.

Born August 15, 1937 in Dallastown, Mrs. Hartman was a daughter of the late Marjorie (Heiss) Gladfelter. After Graduating from York Catholic High School, Mrs. Hartman worked as a housekeeper at Saint Joseph Church, Dallastown and eventually Saint Patrick’s Church. Mrs. Hartman was a devoted member of Saint Joseph Church, Dallastown and was active there for a number of years.

Mrs. Hartman was devoted to her husband, daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and served as a role model to her family. She was social and outgoing; she could talk to anyone as if she had known them for years. She was known as a second mother to many, and was very accepting and generous. Mrs. Hartman will always be remembered for her love for people, the way she brightened a room, and her sense of humor. Mrs. Hartman was an avid reader; she would often gather six or seven books at a time from Kaltreider-Benfer Library. She also loved spending time in her garden that her husband created for her.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Hartman leaves behind four daughters, JoAnn M. Richardson (Gary), Stephanie H. Kapral (Wayne), Anne H. Knoll (John), and Lisa E. Hudak (Steve); Seven grandchildren, Andrew, Scotty, Amanda, Samantha, Max (Mary Grace), Ryan, and Cole; great grandchildren, Lily, Kate, and baby boy Joseph on the way; and one half-sister, Judy Richardson.