Harold W. Hartman

Harold Wayne Hartman, Sr., 91, of Annville, passed away into eternal life surrounded by those who loved him on March 26, 2015 at home. Born October 30, 1923 in Cleona, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ina Hartman. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Sarah Olivia Forker Hartman in 2010 and son, Bradley William in 1993. Also sister Almeda and brother Lester. He is survived by sons Harold W. Jr., and wife Terry of Columbia, Robert E. and wife Susan of Palmyra, daughter Susan J. and husband Gary Barr of Philadelphia, 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother Bernard and sisters Marie, Irene and Theresa. He lived a long full life. Harold was a 1941 graduate of Annville High School. Following service in the US Army in 1943 – 1945, during which he was a six month POW of the Germans, he set up housekeeping in Annville. He was a sales rep and equipment serviceman for International Shoe Machine company and held several shoe repair jobs including operating his own shop out of his residence until 1959 when he and his cousin, Bud Garber, established B&H Pizza Company. The frozen pizza company was among the first in the nation for retail distribution. It expanded and prospered until 1987 when it was sold to Colebrook Farms of Emmaus. The company pioneered use of commodities provided in government subsidy programs to supply frozen pizza in the Food and Nutrition Services school lunch program. A second facility was added in 1981 to produce Pastroli, a Hot Pocket style food. Harold was an avid golfer, holding membership at the Hershey Country Club and traveling to his condo in Southern Pines, NC and numerous trips to Florida and other golf havens. He served on the ACHS School Board. He was a charter member of the Annville-Cleona Kiwanis Club. He was President of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church council during the merger with First Lutheran in Annville. He was a member of Annville American Legion Post 559, where he and his Legion family had great fun together. Funeral services will be held on Thursday April 2, 2015 from St. Mark Lutheran Church, 200 E. Main Street, Annville at 11AM. Interment will be in Mt. Annville Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Viewing will be Wednesday night from 6PM – 9PM at Kreamer Funeral Home, 618 E. Main Street, Annville, and again the day of the funeral service from 10AM – 11AM at the church. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to his church or to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110. PDF Printable Version

Harold W. Hartman

October 30, 1923 - March 26, 2015