Irene Catherine Hartman, 92, of New Ringgold passed away Tuesday, April 10th, at Luther Ridge, Pottsville. Irene was born in Tamaqua on September 7, 1925, a daughter of the late Eva (Hess) and Carlton Grube. She was the widow of John E. Hartman, Sr.

She was a member of Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Ringgold, as well as the New Ringgold Fire Company Auxiliary and Card clubs. She was a graduate of Tamaqua High School, class of 1942. She had worked as a Secretary.

Irene is survived by a daughter, Cynthia K., wife of Burt Werdt, of Orwigsburg,

Three sons John (Jack) E. Jr., husband of Karen Hartman, of Orwigsburg, Dennis C., husband of Kathy Hartman, of New Ringgold, Ricci L. husband of Susanne Hartman, of Orwigsburg. She is also survived by a brother, Carl, husband of Jean Grube, of New Ringgold, 9 grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren and a great great grandson Charlie. She is predeceased by a sister Phyllis Heiser.

A religious service will be held at 11 AM at Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Ringgold, on Saturday, April 14. Friends are invited to call from 9:30 until time of service in the church. Interment will follow in the church Cemetery.

Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Orwigsburg, is honored to be serving the family.