Ted Hartka

Ted Hartka, 85, of White Hall, Maryland, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Theodore Joseph Hartka and Frances Catherine (Smutniak) Hartka.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Karol Mowl Hartka. A loving father of Theodore (Nancy) Hartka, Timothy (Cathleen) Hartka Sr., Thomas (Sue) Hartka, Robert (Judy) Hartka, and Elizabeth Hartka. Cherished grandfather of TJ Hartka, Eric Hartka, Kevin Hartka, Thomas Hartka, Steven Hartka, Timothy Hartka Jr., and Megan Hartka. Proud great-grandfather of James Hartka and Ethan Hartka.

He is also survived by his brothers, Thomas Hartka and Leonard Hartka.

Ted was a beloved stepfather to Lynne Boddiford, Deanna Henry, and Thomas Mowl. He was a caring step-grandfather to Nicholas Boddiford, Stephanie Boddiford, Alexis Boddiford, Amanda Statser and Kindel Byrne and a proud step-great-grandfather to Ophelia Statser and Layoni Boddiford.

A devoted member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Ted enjoyed woodworking, traveling, watching polo, going out to eat, entertaining friends, and attending parties. He was married for 49 years to the late Barbara Lee Hartka and for 12 years to his beloved wife, Karol.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.