John J. Hartman Sr., 82, formerly of Kempton and Schnecksville, died Oct. 11, 2026, at Scenic View Personal Care Home in Palmerton where he had been residing. He was the husband of the late Beverly M. (Bogart) Hartman.

Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late Robert H. Hartman Sr. and Flora M. (Lindenmoyer) Hartman.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era, receiving the Purple Heart Medal in 1968.

He was employed as a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Northampton for 20 years before retiring in 2015. Earlier, he worked for Liberty Distributors in Hempstead, N.Y., for 25 years and was store manager of the former LANECO.

He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Laurys Station.

He was a member of Allen O. Delke American Legion Post No. 16, Slatington, and a life member of Disabled American Veterans. In 1958, as a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 79, in Nazareth, he became an Eagle Scout and was awarded the God and Country Award and the Order of the Arrow.

He is survived by six children, Denise L. Landis with Ernie of Fogelsville, Carol A. Schwartz with Robert of Whitehall, Pamela J. Sauerwine with Clay of Slatington, Franklin J. Sr. with Traci of Easton, John J. Jr. with Patricia of Easton and Tara J. of Kempton; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by three infant sisters; a brother, Robert H. Jr.; a grandson, Branden T.; and a daughter-in-law, Trudy L.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc.