Joseph Valentine Hartman, Jr.

Joseph Valentine Hartman, Jr. of Rising Sun died Tuesday, May 18 at his home. He was 52. Born in Baltimore he was the son of Joseph V. Hartman, Sr. of Ocean View, DE and the late Margaret (Manning) Hartman. Mr. Hartman worked in the field of construction for Cecil County Department of Public Works. He loved fishing and being outdoors, especially on his boat and he enjoyed spending time with his family. In addition to his father he is survived by his fiancé, Tammy Rush of Rising Sun, whom he was spiritually bonded together with for five wonderful years; his brother, Michael Hartman of Perryville; sisters, Patty Hall of Sanford, FL, Jane Calbacher of Fairbanks, Alaska, Peggy Christian of Milford, DE, and Valarie Fisher of Ocean View, DE; step daughters, Tara Rush of Rising Sun, Nikki Zang of Utah, and Erin Rush of Riverside, MD. He is also survived by his son-in-law Brian Zang and six grandchildren A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 22 from 3-4pm at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. with a memorial service to begin at 4pm. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001