Mary Ann (Bauer) Hartman, 82, of Pottstown, wife of the late Robert H. Hartman, Sr., passed away peacefully Wednesday December 25, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.
Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Luke Joseph and Rita Regina (Letterhouse) Bauer and step-mother Edna Bauer.
Mary Ann was a 1960 graduate of St. Pius High School. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Pottstown. In her younger years, she served as a church camp counselor. She was also a member of the TriCounty Active Adult Center and the Jayceettes. Mary Ann worked the concession stands with her husband at Pottstown High School winter sporting events for 45+ years. She was also a crossing guard for the Pottstown School District for 38 years. Mary Ann loved dancing with her husband. She was a talented baker and was well known for her cookies. She also enjoyed taking photos and always had her camera in hand. Most of all, she loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.
Surviving is her son Robert H. Hartman, Jr.; daughters Deborah L. Grater wife of Tim and Marguerite A. Detwiler wife of Tim; grandchildren Tyler Grater, Kyle Grater husband of Rebecca, Matthew Detwiler, and Ryan Detwiler; brother Luke Bauer husband of Gloria; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her best friend of 77 years Mary Ellen Dice.
Funeral services will be held Monday January 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church, 750 N. Evans St., Pottstown, PA 19464. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Sunday January 5 from 6:00-8:00 PM and Monday January 6 from 9:30-10:45 AM at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary Ann’s memory to First Presbyterian Church, 750 N. Evans St., Pottstown, PA 19464 or to TriCounty Active Adult Center, 288 Moser Rd., #1, Pottstown, PA 19464.