Sylvia J. Hunt, age 87, of the Bolivar Road passed away on
Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at the Jones Memorial Hospital. She was born on
January 27, 1932 in Wellsville to the late Mirl and Elnora Knox Hurd. She was
married to Ramond Hunt who predeceased her in 2008.
Sylvia moved her young family to California where Ramond was
stationed while serving in the US Air Force. After his deployment ended, they
moved their growing family to Wellsville. In 1966 Ramond sought employment with
Lockheed and they moved their family back to California and in 1975 she decided
to return home to be near her family. She worked outside the home but became a
stay at home mom. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who was the family
seamstress. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, cooking, taking care of her family
and will be remembered as a loving care giver. In her later years she enjoyed
the interaction with the other residents at the Wellsville Manor Care Center
and appreciated the loving care the staff gave her.
Sylvia is survived by 2 daughters, Kathy Wittie of Andover
and Kimberly [Dennis] Herr of Wellsville; 4 grandchildren, Brandon and Kristine
Herr both of Wellsville, Kyle [Stephanie] Wittie of Brisbin, PA. and Kolton
Wittie of Almond; 3 great grandchildren, Kinsley, Thorin and Rowan; several
nieces and nephews.
Sylvia was predeceased by a son Gary; her 2 brothers Henry
and Bruce Hurd; a sister Velma Walker; a son in law Karl Wittie.
Friends are invited to call on Thursday, October 17, 2019,
from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. A
funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Reverend Chris Mattison presiding
with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to either the Jones
Memorial Hospital building fund or to the Wellsville Manor Care Center for
patient care. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
