George J. "Brother" Hartmann Jr., 78,

passed away peacefully on January 31st at the Compassionate Care Hospice located in St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton with his loving daughter Lynne by his side.
Born in Trenton, George was a lifelong resident of Bordentown. After graduating from Trenton Catholic High School, he attended Eckels School of Mortuary Science in Philadelphia, graduating in June of 1953. George then joined his family business, the Hartmann Funeral Homes of Bordentown, Mercerville, and Trenton. From the 1970s until his retirement in 2002, George owned and operated the Hartmann Funeral Home of Bordentown. He was a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association and the Burlington County Funeral Directors Association where he served as Past President.
He was also very active in the community as a member of the Bordentown Elks Lodge 2085, the Knights of Columbus Council 570 of Bordentown and a charter member of the Lions Club 6690 of Bordentown Township.
George was a proud parishioner of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Bordentown. He served faithfully on the Parish Council and as Sexton of St. Mary’s Cemetery for many years. A friend and supporter of the sister’s of The Poor Clares, George often volunteered his time and service to them. George will be remembered for his compassion, devotion to the community and for his sense of humor. He was a devoted husband, loving father, caring friend and will be dearly missed.
The son of the late George J. and Rose A. Hartmann (nee Rose Varley), he was predeceased by his brother Raymond Hartmann. He is survived by his beloved wife; Dorothy L. Hartmann (nee Dorothy Worth) of Bordentown City, his daughter and son-in-law; Lynne and George Krause of Delran, his sons and daughter-in-law; George J. Hartmann III of Niantic CT., Steven and Kathy Hartmann of  Windsor CT., his step-daughters and sons-in-law; Cynthia Guilfoy and Joseph James of Columbus NC., Nancy Guilfoy of Bordentown, Jean and Steven Mastalesz of Delanco, his grandchildren; Abbie, Shannen, Michael, Katie, Amber, Michael K.and Amanda and eight great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law; Rose Marie and Joseph Lynch, Patsy and Jerry Heupel, Marguerite Johnson, his brother; William Hartmann, his sister-in-law; Ann Marie Hartmann, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 5th, 11 am at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church located at 45 Crosswicks St., Bordentown City. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 pm and on Thursday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the funeral home. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery located in Bordentown. Donations may be made in George’s memory to either the Monastery of Saint Clare, 150 White Pine Road, Chesterfield, NJ 08515 or St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church of Bordentown.
Arrangements are under the care and supervision of Robert L. Pecht, Bordentown Home for Funerals, 40 Crosswicks St., Bordentown, NJ www.bordentownhomeforfunerals.com.