Obituary (from Watertown Daily Times of Thursday, 27 Feb. 1997): DEPAUVILLE---Lyle R. Hartman, 79, Old Town Springs Road, died at 3:20 a.m. Wednesday at his home.
He was a farmer at Depauville and retired after 25 years as a receiving clerk at Frink Sno-Plow. He was a former member of Depauville Masonic Lodge, Depauville Grange and Depauville Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge.
Born Aug. 8, 1917, in the town on Clayton, son of Jay and Addie Wallace Hartman, he attended rural schools.
He married Olah Mae Dodge on Sept. 21, 1938, in the town of Clayton at her family's home with the Rev. Royal B. Fishbeck, then pastor of the Clayton Methodist Episcopal Church, officiating.
Surviving besides his wife are two sons, David L., Pinellas Park, Fla., and Larry R., Clayton Center; a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Cathy M.) Malcarne, Deep River, Conn.; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Nine siblings died before him.
A memorial service will be at the family's convenience. The body will be cremated. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are with T. R. Jetty Funeral Home, Clayton.
Donations may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, 425 Washington St., Watertown.