Barbara A. Hartman, 64, of 26836 Nellis Road, Evans Mills, passed July 13, 2017 at the Samaritan Medical Center.
She was born on November 6, 1952 in Watertown, daughter of John and Elsie (Pharoah) Jobson. She attended WHS and in 1975 she graduated with high honors from cosmetology school in Columbus, Ohio.
She married Samuel D. Hartman on October 2, 1975 in Belton, TX, while he was serving in the US Army. Throughout his military career the couple resided throughout the US, Germany and retired in Aberdeen,MD. Upon his retirement the couple moved to Watertown in 1990, where Barbara worked at Quality Inn on Arsenal St. as head housekeeper and supervisor for 18 years.
She enjoyed making crafts, traveling, going to the casinos, family gatherings and she loved her animals.
Among her survivors are her loving husband, Samuel D. Hartman, Evans Mills, a son and daughter in law, Sam J. and Tabitha Hartman, VA, her mother, Elsie Jobson, Watertown, three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Bonnie and John Allen, Watertown, Jamie Jobson, Watertown, Cathy and Charlie Mackey, Dexter, five brothers and two sisters-in-law, John Jobson, Jerry Jobson, Jack and Nancy Jobson, Art and Robin Jobson, Jesse Jobson all of Watertown, several nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her father, John Jobson.
Calling hours will be held 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 16 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N. Massey St. Watertown.
The Funeral Service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 at the Evans Mills United Methodist Church.
Donations may be made to the SPCA 25056 Water St., Watertown, NY 13601.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartandbrucefh.com