Lauren Elizabeth Hartman

Lauren Elizabeth Hartman, 26, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away November 1, 2017 in the care of Hershey Medical Center, surrounded by her family.

Born September 22, 1991, Lauren attended both the Reading Hospital School of Nursing, and Drexel University, where she earned her RN and BSN respectively. Lauren worked at the Reading Hospital, Haven Behavioral Health and most recently Grifols Plasma in Reading.

Lauren possessed an unparalleled sense of adventure and a craving for new experiences. Her innate desire to care for others was apparent through both her career as a nurse, and her love of animals. Her constant companion, Bella, is a registered therapy beagle. Bella would accompany Lauren to various hospitals and nursing homes. Lauren loved surfing, hiking, biking, skiing, horseback riding, rock climbing, kayaking, camping and was an avid skydiver. Becoming a National Ski Patrol member in high school led to her decision to become an RN. She participated in numerous running and biking events, her favorite being Bethany Beach Tri-Du-Aquabike benefitting First Responders. She was an active member of the Civil Air Patrol Squadron 811 since joining at age 12. Lauren participated in emergency services, cadet programs and aerospace, as well as her favorite, Hawk Mountain Ranger School, achieving the rank of 1st Lieutenant. She remained active as a senior staff member and medic at Hawk Mountain.

Energetic, persistent and determined, Lauren will be remembered by her contagious laugh and unrelenting courage.

She is survived by her parents, Michael and Deborah Hartman of Sinking Spring, and her two sisters, Kelsey Hartman and Christen Haas (Hartman). She also leaves her maternal grandmother, Marian Ertel, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Thomas Ertel, and paternal grandparents, Sterling and Mary Hartman.

Family, friends, and others whose lives Lauren touched are invited to St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, 2810 St. Albans Drive, Reading, PA 19608, on Wednesday, November 8. The viewing will be held from 9:30am - 11:00am with Mass following at 11:00am. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery for the immediate family only. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuhn Funeral Home, West Reading, Pennsylvania.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Humane Society of Reading or Civil Air Patrol Hawk Mt. Ranger School at www.capranger.org.