Laureen A. (Zakowski) Hartman

Laureen A. Hartman, age 81, of Renfrew, PA, formerly of Castle Shannon, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, December 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 4, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Florence Kleina Zakowski, Sr.

She was a graduate of Brentwood High School.

Laureen was the owner of Meadowood Boarding Kennel in Renfrew. An avid equestrian, she showed her beloved horse, Keystone Generette, affectionately known as “Genny” to numerous championships throughout the Tri-State area. She was a compassionate animal lover who took in many strays and nursed many injured critters back to health.  She was very artistic and enjoyed crafts, crocheting and drawing.

She attended St. Mark the Evangelist Parish at Holy Sepulcher Church in Glade Mills.

Surviving are her children, Richard Hartman, Jr. (Judy) of Penn Twp., Kristen Forst (Dan) of Cranberry Twp., and Scott Hartman (Cheryl) of Crystal Lake, Ill. Her grandchildren, Nicole, Rebekah, Daniel, Allison, Jessica and Molly, and her beloved dog, “Lizabeth”. Also a sister, Marsha Zakowski of McMurray and two brothers, Victor Zakowski, Jr. (Carol) of Harmony and Rodney Zakowski (Linda) of Castle Shannon.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Hartman, who she married on June 25, 1964 and who died on March 13, 2023.

Arrangements are private under the direction of the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, Inc. 238 Crowe Ave. Mars, PA and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the  Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Rd. Renfrew, PA 16053 or to the Hooved Animal Humane Society, 10804 McConnell Rd. Woodstock, Ill 60098.