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Diane Bartman Obituary

Diane S. (Youngkin) Bartman, 72, of Allentown, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 in her home. She was the wife of Thomas F. Bartman to whom she was married 50 years. Born in Fountain Hill, January 6, 1953, Diane was the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Margaret M. (Hoffert) Youngkin. A dedicated licensed practical nurse, Diane devoted her life to the well-being of others, caring for patients in both the hospital setting and local doctor's offices throughout her career. She was a member of Cedar Church, Allentown. Diane loved Disney and baking but most of all she loved her family. Survivors: In addition to her loving husband, Thomas; son, Matthew T. Bartman and his wife, Erin of West Chester; daughter, Jessica M. Schmidt and her husband, Robert of Murray Hill, New Jersey; grandchildren, Jonathan, Emily, Allison, Avery, Parker; sister-in-law; Roberta A. Youngkin of Magnolia, New Jersey; predeceased by siblings, James E. Youngkin, Janet M. Gardner; brother-in-law, Howard W. Gardner. Service: A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday September 20, 2025 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street Hellertown. Family and friends may pay their respects from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Private interment. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation : https://www.cholangiocarcinoma.org/donate/

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News from Sep. 16 to Sep. 17, 2025.

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Diane Weil

September 20, 2025

Our deepest sympathies go out to your family during this time of loss and grief. Diane was a beloved friend and member of our church and community and will be sadly missed.
Sincerely, Diane and Ed Weil

Carlton and Dawn Lutz

September 18, 2025

We are so sorry about your loose. May god bless you and your family

Ann Crawford

September 17, 2025

I worked with Diane many years ago when I started in the medical field we hit it off so well, even though we went our separate ways we always kept in touch, we would always talk about Florida and tarpon springs. I am truly at a loss for words rest in eternal peace my friend ❤

John Wus

September 17, 2025

To Tom, Jess, Matt and their entire families, we are shocked and deeply saddened by this news. Diane was a great neighbor and a terrific friend that will be missed by many. May your memories carry you through this very sad time.

Chelsea DiClemente

September 17, 2025

My heartfelt condolences to your family. I hope you find comfort in one another and healing in the cherished memories you share.

Vicky and Fran Pammer

September 17, 2025

Tom and family, we are so saddened by the loss of your Diane. May the Lord hold her in the Palm of His Hand.
Vicky and Fran

Joan Lockwood Smith

September 16, 2025

With my very heartfelt & deepest sympathy to you all on your truly heartbreaking loss of Diane, a true Angel of Mercy . I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Diane for all of her TLC to my late husband & for all of her never ending kindness to me. Diane will always hold a very special place in my heart, & will never,ever be forgotten. Rest in peace dear & faithful servant.

Carole Zarayko

September 16, 2025

A dedicated Nurse with a deep compassionate heart for her patients and deep love for her Family.Rest in Peace , my Dear Friend. Your work here is finished.

Richard Boris

September 16, 2025

I was deeply saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May her memory and hope in Christ be a source of comfort and strength during this time. My thoughts and prayers remain with your family.

Pete and Debbie Trumbauer

September 16, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Laura Barker

September 16, 2025

To Diane's Family. I am so very sorry to read this. Diane was my childhood friend when I lived in Wassergass. I always called her Di Nee..may she rest in peace.

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