West Almond - Pearl G. Hettinger, 88 formerly of Karr Valley Road, passed away peacefully on Monday (October 12, 2020) at Absolut Nursing Home in Houghton.
She was born in Buffalo, NY on November 6, 1931, the daughter of Charles Brandel and Annie Forbes Brandel. On December 2, 1950 she married Clarence “Clancy” J. Hettinger and was predeceased by him on January 9, 2012. Pearl enjoyed sewing and gardening, and going to church. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Angelica, and was retired from Allegany County where she was a secretary for the Probation Department. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Clarence J. Hettinger, and her all her siblings. Pearl is survived by her sons Mitchell (Winnie) Hettinger of Belfast, and Glenn Hettinger of Niagara-Wheatfield, 7 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. A private graveside service was held on Friday (October 16, 2020) at Until the Day Dawn Cemetery with Pastor David Ford officiating. To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com, or on Facebook @brownpowersfh, the family is being assisted by director Chester A. Gosper IV. Funeral arrangements are with the Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Angelica. In lieu of flowers donations can be considered to the First Baptist Church of Angelica.