Ted Hartman Obituary

SALAMANCA - Ted F. Hartman, 86, of Salamanca, died Monday (May 28, 2018) peacefully at home.

Born April 2, 1932, in Salamanca, he was the son of the late L.B. and Effie Foster Hartman. He was married on Jan. 25, 1974, to the former Margaret McClarnon, who survives.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as an instructor in Fort Monmouth during the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.

Mr. Hartman owned and operated LB Hartman Chevrolet. In January 1972, he started Bush-Hartman Injection Molding and later owned RF Kilns from 1992 to 1999.

He was a member of the Lions Club, where he served as past president in 1962; the Masonic Lodge 239 F&AM; the Shriners Club; and had served on the BPU Board. "Terrible Ted" held the class record for the National Hot Rod Association, 98.9 mph in September 1963 and 101.69 mph in May 1964, in the car known as the "Bad Banana." He was an instrument rated licensed pilot and owned a Cessna 206 plane named "Baby Doll." His latest toy was a 1976 GMC Eleganza motorhome.

Surviving besides his wife, are four children, Warren Hartman of Tampa, Fla., Tina Dillon of Springville, Mark Hartman of South Carolina and Ian Dillon of Seattle, Wash.

He was predeceased by his beloved sister, Elsbeth Button.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday (June 16, 2018) in St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 99 Wildwood Ave., Salamanca, with the Rev. Michael Lonto officiating.

Full military honors will be conducted by members of the American Legion Hughes-Skiba Post 535 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars John F. Ahrens Post 5296.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Mary's Episcopal Church or HomeCare & Hospice, 211 Erie St., Little Valley, NY 14755.

E-condolences can be sent to [email protected] or posted to facebook.com/onofh.