Brian Hartranft

Brian Hartranft, 56, of Catasauqua, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Tina (Martin) Hartranft, with whom he shared over 34 years of loving marriage. Born in Bethlehem, he was the beloved son of Raymond Hartranft and the late Edna (Miller) Hartranft. Brian was a graduate of Freedom High School, class of 1986. He worked for St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill as an Inventory Control Supervisor for over 30 years. Brian was an avid Seattle Seahawks fan. He enjoyed WWE, Nascar and playing video games. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and canine companions Hershey and Ellie.

SURVIVORS: In addition to his loving wife Tina and father Raymond Hartranft and his companion Barbara Earney, he will be lovingly remembered by his sisters Roberta Fertal and her husband Emery of Bethlehem and Mary Louise Eschbach of Palmerton; mother and father in law Pauline and John Martin of Seffner, FL; sister in law, Lora Martin and her wife Alicia Seader of Forks Twp. and brother-in-law Michael Martin and his wife Holly and their children Chloe and Star of Bethlehem. Brian was preceded in death by his siblings Laura Talbot, Brenda Fodero and Robert Keeler.

SERVICES: A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Cantelmi Funeral Home, 1311 Broadway Fountain Hill, PA 18015 where the family will receive relatives and friends from 10 A.M. until time of the service. Inurnment will follow at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lehigh County Humane Society, 640 Dixon Street Allentown, PA 18103 or to Last Chance Ranch, 9 Beck Road Quakertown, PA 18951.