Esther Mary Hartman, 91, of State College, died Thursday, November 21, 2013, at Hearthside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in State College.

She was born November 14, 1922; at Oak Hall Station, a daughter of the late Samuel and Anne Bohn Reitz.

On June 27, 1940, in Winchester, VA, she married Lloyd "Dick" H. Hartman who preceded her in death on February 13, 2002.

Esther attended Boalsburg High School through the 12 grade.

In addition to being a homemaker, she worked as a contractor with the U. S. Mail Service, and worked as a waitress/manager at Duffy's Tavern in Boalsburg.

A long time member of Zion Lutheran Church in Boalsburg, Mrs. Hartman served as the church organist for many years. She loved children and animals, and enjoyed taking care of them.

Surviving Mrs. Hartman is a daughter Barbara King of State College; three sons Harold Hartman of Florida, Larry Hartman of State College and Bob Hartman of Stormstown; seven grandchildren; Bob, Ceirra, Erik, Chris, and Sam Hartman, Terry King and Sherry King Minarchick, six great grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother Alvin Reitz.

Friends will be received 10 - 11:30 AM, Tuesday November 26, 2013 at Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Service, 1034 Benner Pike, State College, PA. The funeral will follow at 11:30 AM at the funeral home with the Reverend Brent Book officiating. Burial will be in Centre County Memorial Park, State College,

In lieu of flowers, contribution in her memory may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607

An online guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com