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, March 31, 1944, he was the son of the late Robert H. Hartman, Sr. and Flora M. (Lindenmoyer) Hartman.

He faithfully and honorably served his country 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.

Prior to that, 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 the Allen O. Delke American Legion Post No. 16, Slatington, and a life member of the 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 was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Laurys Station.

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

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

Funeral services were held Oct. 16, at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville.

Interment with military honors followed the services at Fairview Cemetery, Northampton.

Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s U.C.C. Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.