Jean E. Hartz

August 17, 1939 - January 14, 2021

Jean E. Hartz, widow of Thomas H. Hartz, Sr. of Market Street Tamaqua, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 14, 2021, at home while in the loving care of her family at 81 years of age. Born Thursday, August 17, 1939 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Benjamin, and Bessie Mae (Truett) Walters. Jean was also predeceased by; son, Rodney Hartz; step-son, John Hartz; sisters, Doris Fisher, Kathleen Plasko, Margaret O'Brien; brothers, Robert, Francis, Joseph, and Benjamin Walters. A 1958 graduate of Tamaqua High School, Jean was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua. Jean had worked for the Atlas Powder Co. of Reynolds, Kutcher's TV & Appliances, and at Rite Aide in Tamaqua. She was a member of the Citizens Fire Co. Aux., and was Den Mother for her sons Cub Scout Troop, Pack 776. Never one to hesitate when there was a trip to the Casino, or the opportunity to spend time with her family at the beach. Jean's presence on her front porch will be missed by all who passed her home. Surviving are sons, Thomas H. Hartz, Jr. and his wife Kathy, Jeffrey S. Hartz and his wife Mary, Jason G. Hartz and his wife Jamie all of Tamaqua; daughter, Jennifer Hartz and her wife Amy of Hamburg; 7 grand children; 3 great grandchildren; parallel family, Andrea "Candy" Matukonis and her husband Peter of Tamaqua, Lynn Ann Navratil and her husband Frank of Delano, Michael Hartz and his wife Debbie of Tamaqua. Many nieces and nephews also survive Jean. Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 Interment Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Memorials in Jeans name to: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 109 North Greenwood Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252 Online condolences or a fond memory of Jean can be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com