OBIT: Mary (Sporlein) Hartman, 1932, of interest in Somerset County, PA

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MARY HARTMAN

  Mrs. Mary Hartman, daughter of Conrad and Barbara Spoerlein, was born December 
21st, 1849, at Accident, Maryland.  After being baptized and confirmed, she 
remained a faithful member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, of Accident.  On 
December 16, 1863, she was united in wedlock with Henry Frederick William 
Hartman, who preceded her in death, July 21st, 1905.  This marriage was blessed 
with two sons, Rev. Horace Hartman, of Chicago, and John Hartman, of Accident.  
She was also the foster mother of two adopted daughters, Mrs. Charles Niermann, 
of Cole Camp, Mo., and Mrs. J. R. Leinbach, of Allentown, Pa.  After a long and 
trying illness, she was called home on October 1st, 1932, having attained the 
age of 82 years, 9 months and 9 days.  Her death was caused by hardening of the 
arteries.  She leaves to mourn her departure her two sons and two foster 
daughters, seven grandchildren and two brothers.  Her funeral took place 
Tuesday, October 4, her pastor, Rev. A. W. Gode, officiating.

Meyersdale Republican, October 6, 1932