Irene Hartman

DUE TO THE WEATHER, THE VISITATION HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 11 AM-12 PM AT THE CHURCH WITH THE SERVICE TO FOLLOW AT 12PM.

Irene “Reenie” (Altemose) Hartman, 76, of York, PA, died on Tuesday, February 26th, 2019. She is survived by her devoted husband of 43 years William R. Hartman, her beloved sons Robert M. Hartman and James A. Hartman, and her loyal brother William C. Altemose and his wife, Jean, her cherished life-long friend.

Reenie was born on January 7th, 1943 in Bethlehem, PA, to the late Charles and Margaret (Elek) Altemose. She graduated from Liberty High School and earned her nursing degree from Northampton Community College as well as her RN designation. She served as a phlebotomist, floor nurse, and medical audit analyst for Lehigh Valley hospitals until she dedicated her life completely to her family.

Reenie enjoyed participating in her bible study groups and book clubs, and loved spending time with her close friends. She was always curious and loved to read and learn about history, specifically WWII. An enthusiastic and knowledgeable sports fan, she loved her Orioles, Marlins, Bengals, Boilermakers, Wildcats, Nittany Lions, and Blues. She radiated genuine warmth, compassion, loyalty, and deep affection for all living creatures, especially her cats Cica, Margy, Magic, Sparky, Simba, Jolie, and Muffy (not all at once).

Arrangements have been entrusted to Connell Funeral Home in Bethlehem. The family will receive guests on Monday, March 4th, 2019, at Star of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 514 3rd Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18018 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. A service will immediately follow in the chapel, where Bill and Reenie were married on Christmas Eve in 1975. Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Nazareth.

Memorial Contributions may be made to York Symphony Orchestra, 50 N. George St. York, PA 17401, and/or York County Community Foundation, 14 W. Market St. York, PA 17401, and/or York County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA 17406.

Cemetery
Greenwood Cemetery Nazareth
High Street
Street
Nazareth PA 18064
US

Calling Hours
Monday, March 4, 2019
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Star of Bethlehem Lutheran Church
514 3rd Avenue
Bethlehem PA 18018
US

Service
Monday, March 4, 2019
12:00 PM
Star of Bethlehem Lutheran Church
514 3rd Avenue
Bethlehem PA 18018
US

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531