OBIT: Robert M. “Bob” Hartman (Venetia, Pa.)

Robert M. “Bob” Hartman, 63, of Venetia, Pa. (Washington County), passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Upper St. Clair Hospital.

He was born October 19, 1949 in Huntington, West Virginia - the son of James E. and Mary Lou (Gallagher) Hartman.

Bob was raised in Kittanning and received his Master’s degree in chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh. After graduating he relocated to the South Hills area and began working for Consol Energy, where he stayed for 35 years. Bob was proud of his work there as an Environment Permits Manager, and in January retired from the only place he ever worked.

He was of the Presbyterian faith, and bowling and racing electric remote control cars were two of his favorite hobbies. Bob was also an avid fan of baseball and the Pittsburgh Pirates; he played baseball as a child and through his adult life enjoyed the opportunity to coach and referee games.

Above all, Bob loved spending time with family, especially his children and grandchildren.

He will be deeply missed by his mother, Mary Lou Hartman, of West Kittanning; three sons: Scott Hartman and companion, Kristy Ieraci, of Canonsburg, Tim Hartman and wife, Kelli, of Hilliard, Ohio, and Dan Hartman and wife, Meghan, of McMurray; two grandchildren: Mia Hartman and Ciara Ieraci; two brothers: David Hartman and wife, Kathleen, of Kittanning, and John Hartman and wife, Nevin, of Richmond, Va.; sister, Suzanne Miller and husband, Mike, of Upper St. Clair; and pet cat, Gizmo.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8PM today - Thursday, August 8, 2013 - at the Beinhauer Funeral Home, 2828 Washington Road in McMurray.

Additional visitation will be from 10AM until the time of funeral services at 11AM tomorrow -Friday, August 9, 2013 - at Bauer Funeral Home, in Kittanning, with the Rev. David Caves, Jr. officiating.

Burial will follow in the Kittanning Cemetery.

To leave an online condolence for Bob’s family, visit www.bauerfuneral.com.