Michele Lee Hartman, age 47, of Prospect , passed away Tuesday evening September 15, 2020, at her residence with her family by her side, following a 4 ½ year courageous battle with cancer.

Born May 28, 1973 in Butler, she is the daughter of Terry Lee and Tempa Strobel Bittner.

Due to health diagnosis, she retired early as a Behavioral Therapist at the Family Behavior Resources in Butler.  She had worked there for over 15 years and loved working with children. 

She attended Faith Fellowship Alliance Church in Butler.

Michele loved her family and friends, walking her dog, gardening, camping, and motorcycling riding with her husband Charlie.

She is survived by her husband Charles Hartman, who she married May 13, 2000, her parents Terry and Tempa Bittner of New Castle; step children Justin Hartman of Prospect, Angel Statler of Chambersburg, Jordyn Hartman of Butler; step grandchildren Olivia, Laura, and Landon Statler; brothers Michael (Lori Ann) Bittner of Florida and  Joseph (Sylvia) Bittner of New Castle, uncles Kenny (Marsha) Strobel of Colorado and David Strobel of Prospect, aunts Lois Coatworth of South Carolina and Jennifer Strobel of Butler, grandmother Grace Bittner of New Castle, nieces and nephews Hannah Bittner, Jake Bittner, Noah Bittner, Georgie Bittner, and Mia Bittner.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ken and Gladys Strobel, James Bittner, and uncles Doug Strobel and Bill Coatworth.

 A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 1 to 3PM with the Memorial Service to follow at 3PM at the Raisley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, PC, 387 Main Street, Prospect, PA.

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