November 01, 2024

John it’s November 1st and soon it will be three years since you left . Major and I miss you.

October 29, 2024

I live in Idaho and I recently received a gift from a friend who is from Philadelphia (or somewhere near there).  It’s a hard-cover, bound copy of a play by Brian Friel called “Philadelphia Here I Come!”  Inside, there’s a seal saying “Library of John H. Hartman.”  So I goodgled it and found this obituary.  Given the Pennsylvania connection, I thought maybe this is the same person who previously owned my book?  If so, please note that I am enjoying it very much and I thought maybe you would appreciate knowing that John’s memory is living on in this way.

December 17, 2021

Forgive me for not knowing about your loss,I loved him very much, he was always the organizer and artistically done.again ,I am terribly sorry for your loss. E

December 16, 2021

I am saddened to learn of the passing of another amazing man.  The world lost another good one.  I am so sorry to know that Bob will have to walk the rest of his journey through life without him.  God bless you both.  I love you.  Words escape me…
 
 

December 15, 2021

I could write volumes about my amazingly talented, caring and treasured friend.  From our very first meeting at the Lancaster County Board of Assistance, we became fast friends.  John’s artistry, from his tinsel paintings to something as simple as a beautifully fashioned jigsaw puzzle, shellacked and framed, was phenomenal.  His Christmas trees were masterpieces, and, together with his loving Robert, he was part of a dynamic duo.  I apologize for this unforgivably late entry, but I just learned of John’s passing.  To his Love and my dear friend, Robert:  you were the best person in John’s life, and the two of you were a winning combination, especially when it came to those dog shows!  Robert, I send you my love and deepest sympathy, and I pray you will feel God’s eternal peace, love, comfort and strength surrounding you.  And to my dear friend, John:  What an amazing life well lived!  Enter into your well-deserved and peaceful rest.   I love you always.

December 10, 2021

Lancaster has lost a caring and talented soul,as has Robert. From my first encounter of John to my last, he was always a kind and caring person. May he Rest In Peace knowing the world was a better place while he was in it.
Mary Karl

December 08, 2021

Robert – Ben and I are so sorry to learn of John’s psssing. We had so many fun times together.  Peace and blessings to you in this difficult time. 💕
Debra

December 07, 2021

It was a pleasure to know John. He was so gifted and talent in Art, Christmas Decor, and being a person. Wishing the family peace and comfort. 
David

December 05, 2021

Robert, I am so sorry to hear about John. The world has lost 1 more bright light, especially the dog world. The memories I have from Red Rose training and the drills that we did always make me smile. John was truly a special gift to the world and I was truly blessed to have come to know both of you. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories I’m sure that you and John created in the years that you were together. With deepest sympathy, Bert Brenner

December 05, 2021

Dear Robert, I am so very sorry to hear of John’s passing! I have many memories of you two with Hans and Gunter and all the fun you had training with them. Your dog shows are a blessed memory  for me and my long passed but never forgotten Kristi! You and John were wonderful together!
Much love to you ,
Elaine Randall- Rust
 

December 05, 2021

Dear Robert-
I am sorry for your loss at John’s passing. I have many fond memories of years playing trivia games at lunchtime and was the fortunate recipient of one of John’s beautiful pieces of art. I hope you find solace in the multitude of memories. Heartfelt sympathy, Susan Minnich