Helen M. Hartman, 72, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, FL.

Helen was born in North Tonawanda, New York. She had been a resident of Vero Beach for five years, coming from Maryland. Helen was an Administrative Assistant for the Federal Government in Baltimore, Maryland for about 12 years.

She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Vero Beach. In March of 2015 she participated in the Ms. Florida Senior Pageant and received a trophy for the Best Philosophy of Life. She enjoyed playing guitar and writing songs.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 18, 2016 at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 900 27th Ave., Vero Beach, FL where she was a member.

Survivors include her husband, Reginald Hartman; brother, Ken and sister-in-law Nancy; nephew, Lyle and wife Angela; grand nephew, Gavin; grandniece Laney, and niece Laura.

Interment will take place at Parkwood Cemetery in Baltimore, MD

Donations in her memory may be made to Lutheran Church of the Redeemer - Helen Hartman Memorial Fund or the VNA Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Online condolences may be made at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com