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Catherine Hartman Obituary

Catherine M. "Kitty" Hartman, 86, of Phillipsburg, NJ., passed away on May 14, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem, Pa. Born October 12, 1928 in Springtown, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Russell C. and Catherine M. Arthur Hamlin. Mrs. Hartman was a registered nurse for many years, working at Warren and Easton Hospitals. She was a lifelong member of Old Greenwich Presbyterian Church, Stewartsville, where she served as a deacon. She was the past president and the fundraising chairperson of the Warren Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of Sunny Seniors. She was graduated from Phillipsburg High School, Class of 1946 and was graduated from the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia in 1949. Kitty loved knitting and crocheting. She is survived by her beloved husband, Donald G. Hartman, her loving children, Donald K. Hartman and his wife Deborah, of Nazareth, PA, and Debora Gager and her husband Warren, of Hamilton, NJ. Her beloved grandchildren, Danielle Stocker, Janelle Hartman, Kathleen Sutch, Patrick Sutch, Lauren Gager, Erin Gager, and two great granddaughters. She is also survived by her siblings, Paul Hamlin, and his wife Marguerite of Easton, and Elsie Pritchard and her husband David of Phillipsburg. Kitty was predeceased by her son, Dale Kevin Hartman who passed away in 1986. In addition, she was predeceased by brothers, Russell, Edward, and Williard Hamlin,and sister Helen Wolf. A Funeral Service will be held at The Old Greenwich Presbyterian Church, 17 Greenwich Church Rd. Stewartsville, NJ., at 11AM on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Calling hours will be held on Monday, May 18, 2015 from 6 to 8PM at The Finegan Funeral Home 302 Heckman St. Phillipsburg, and on Tuesday, from 10 to 11AM at the church. The interment will be at the Greenwich Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Old Greenwich Presbyterian Church Building Fund, or a charity of one's choice.

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Published by The Express Times from May 16 to May 18, 2015.

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May 18, 2015

I have many fond memories of your mother. My sincere condolences.
Kathie Horning Pope

May 18, 2015

Our condolences to Don and family on your loss.
Chris, Cheryl, & Lillian Rossi

Jeane Titus

May 17, 2015

my deepest sympathy to the Harman family. I knew Kitty from working at Warren those years ago. seems just like yesterday. such a lovely lady, she will be missed.

Nancy Montgomery

May 17, 2015

I worked with Kitty at the Warren Hospital Pediatrics Unit in the 80's. She was one of the nicest, most caring persons that I have ever met. I've never forgotten working with her. My deepest sympathy to her family for their loss.

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