Kathleen Ellen (Whitaker) Hunter

Kathleen Ellen Hunter

September 10, 1950     April 30, 2021

     Kathleen Ellen Hunter, 70, of Henrietta, went home to be with her Lord, Friday evening, April 30, 2021 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring.

     She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Harry J. and Ellen (Cates) Whitaker.  On August 3, 1968 she married Daniel L. Hunter in South Fork.

     Surviving are her beloved husband of 52 years; two daughters: Bernadette J. Hunter of Culpeper, VA and Adrienne Y. Hunter of Martinsburg; a son, Donald E.  Hunter (Tammy) of Martinsburg; and two grandchildren: Cody D. Hunter and Alexis C. Hunter grandchildren.

     Kathleen was preceded in death by a brother, Frank E. Whitaker.

     She was a 1968 graduate of Central High School.  Kathleen was employed for 22 years as a kindergarten teacher’s aide for the Fairfax County Public School in Virginia.  She also worked for 10 years as the manager of the roller skating rink at the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park, Martinsburg.

     Kathleen was a longtime member of Mt. Pleasant United Church of Christ, rural Martinsburg, where she assisted with their youth programs.  She was a member of the D. Merl Tipton V.F.W. Post 43 Auxiliary, Martinsburg and also served as her son’s Cub Scout leader.

     She loved spending time with her family and faithfully attending church.  Kathleen also enjoyed sewing, playing scrabble, doing puzzles and was an avid reader.

     A memorial service will be held at 11am, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Mt. Pleasant United Church of Christ, rural Martinsburg, Pastor Kenneth G. Downs officiating.  Following the service Kathleen’s family invites all to join them for a time of food and fellowship.

     In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in memory of Kathleen may be given to the Martinsburg Community Library (children and educational books), 211 S. Walnut St., Martinsburg, PA 16662.

     Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg.

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