Pauline Hartman

Pauline Hall Hartman
March 20, 1937 – April 28, 2026

Pauline “Polly” Hartman, formerly Pauline Giberson, was born in Camden, New Jersey, was a long-time resident of Pine Hill, New Jersey and a recent resident of Ocean City, New Jersey. Polly was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and worked as an administrative assistant, including at the Camden County Vocational School before her retirement in 1994.

Polly enjoyed riding her tricycle around the Ocean City Garden’s neighborhood, sitting on the front porch with Jack, the family golden retriever, crocheting blankets for her family and friends, reading fiction novels, watching Phillies’ games and cooking shows, and talking and visiting with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Polly enjoyed having a drink and dinner at local restaurants while people watching and socializing. She was always looking for a new Danielle Steel book, a sale at L.L.Bean and loved collecting carryall bags. She was very proud to have a carryall bag from the Steve Irwin Zoo in Australia courtesy of grandson, Evan.
Commonly referred to in her neighborhood as “Grandmom” she was proud of her extended family, and so excited that granddaughter Kelsey just gave birth to great grandchild number 12, Mitchell Lewis Zobrist, and that she was able to Facetime with baby Mitchell.

Pauline was married to the love of her life, Forrest J. Hartman, for 36 years at the time of his passing in 1997. Being the youngest of four children of Leon and Florence Giberson, Pauline’s brothers and sisters, Leon Giberson, Catherine LaPella, and Kenny Giberson, all predeceased her. Pauline is survived by her children Forrest J. Hartman (Kerry), Tracy Lee Martin (Kenneth), and Lisa Ann Hartman. She is survived by grandchildren Forrest J. Hartman, IV (Melissa Ragan), Kenneth R. Martin, III (Steffani), Katelyn Hartman (Steve Graff), Kelsey M. Zobrist (Taylor), Evan Forrest Schmeizer and Jesse Ian Schmeizer (Emma Grace Potter fiancé). She is survived by great grandchildren Forrest J. Hartman V, Scarlett Hartman, Kinsley Martin, Finnian Hartman, Caydon Graff, Kason Martin, Dempsey Graff, Ayden Zobrist, Naomie Graff, Bishop Graff, Zidane Graff and Mitchell Lewis Zobrist.

A graveside service will be held at the Seashore Cemetery, 559 Route US 9 North, Marmora, NJ 08223 at 11am on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with a luncheon to celebrate her life immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, Pauline requested that donations be made in her name to the Humane Society of Ocean City, NJ.