Ronald Alvin Hartman

In Loving Memory of Ronald Alvin Hartman March 4, 1934 - July 2, 2026 

Ronald Alvin Hartman passed away peacefully on July 2nd, 2026, at the age of 92.

Raised in Lititz, PA, Ron graduated from Lititz High School and Penn State University, excelling in both academics and athletics. Following university, Ron married his college sweetheart, Patricia Silk, frequently moving stateside, as he proudly served his country as a U.S. Naval Officer. Ron settled in Aspen Hill, MD in the early '60s, where he enjoyed raising four daughters with his wife and a fulfilling career as a Site Planner/Architect, a profession that mirrored his lifelong passions for building and nature. Ron earned a masters degree in Information Technology from American University to pivot into his second career. Upon retirement, he embraced beach life in Delaware for 20+ years before returning to the Aspen Hill/Silver Spring area at Leisure World.

Ron dedicated his life to his family, friends, and the meticulous care of his family home and gardens. An active and energetic soul, he loved traveling with his wife and family, playing sports, mastering (DIY) interior and exterior home renovations, singing in choirs, and serving his community through various clubs and organizations.

Ron is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Hartman; his daughters, Cyndi Hartman-Newland, Natalie Dillon (Mark), and Rania Hartman; ten grandchildren, Katie Cramer (Cal), Matt Newland, Gunnar Dillon (Rebecca), Kyle Dillon (Fabia), Rachel Dillon, Emily Jolliffe, Sydney Kennedy (Ian), Hunter Jolliffe, John Ochs (Erin), and Meghan Ochs; and six great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind many cherished sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Hilda Hartman, and his daughter, Kimberly Jolliffe.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on October 2nd, 2026, at the Inter-Faith Chapel in Leisure World, 3680 S. Leisure World Boulevard, Silver Spring, MD, 20906.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Ronald Alvin Hartman may be directed  Support for Dr. William Sharfman's Melanoma/Advance Skin Cancer Research at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center (Click this JH Secure eCommerce link). Alternatively, for gifts by check, please make payable to Johns Hopkins University. Gifts may be mailed with a memo indicating that this gift is in memory of Ronald Alvin Hartman to the Kimmel Cancer Center, 750 E. Pratt Street, 17th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202.  If you would like more information about supporting this work, please contact Ellen Roberts at 410-361-6391 or kimmelgiving@jhmi.edu.

We invite you to join us honoring Ronald's life on this dedicated webpage. Your condolences, stories, videos and pictures will be cherished by the family and provide comfort during this difficult time. 
Care Entrusted to Beltway Cremation Center 124 E. Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-5009 240-246-0400 www.BeltwayCremationCenter.com