Hilda Alverta Stutzman, age 93, of 1135 W Maple Street, Valley View, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014 at her residence. She was born on Saturday, November 27, 1920, in Dornsife, a daughter of the late Clarence and Alverta Snyder Knorr. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View. Hilda's life revolved around her family; she was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed preparing and spending Sunday dinners with her family. Her husband Lloyd M Stutzman passed away in 1998. She was also preceded in death by four brothers Marlin Knorr, Leroy Knorr, Elwood Knorr, and Robert Knorr; and by four sisters Peggy Schneck, Betty Depres, Violet Knorr, and Pearl Bruso. She is survived by two sons Lamar L Stutzman and his wife Elizabeth of Lebanon and Gary L Stutzman and his wife Ahe of Spring, TX; two daughters Barbara A Wetzel and her husband Roger of Valley View and Debra K Stiely and her husband John of Elizabethville; ten grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; two sisters Myrtle Herring and Dolly Klouser both of Hegins; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Duane Bardo officiating. A viewing was held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday at the church. Burial was made in Friedens Cemetery, Hegins. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church People Fund, P.O. Box 221, Valley View, PA 17983. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at
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