Edith A. Huntsman, 93, of Cabot, PA, passed away on September 25, 2021, at the Butler Memorial Hospital.
She was born December 22, 1927, in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania to the late George Charles Armitage Sr. and the late Beulah Pauline Hidinger Armitage.
Edith had been residing at Concordia in Cabot, PA for the last 22 months. She spent her early childhood in Sigel, PA, where her father was a foreman for the Civil Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp located in the area. Edith graduated from Arnold High School in 1945. She was accepted as an early Cadet Nursing Student at Butler Memorial Hospital in January of 1945 due to the severe need for nurses in WW2 and graduated in 1947. Edith went on to have a long career in nursing, spending most of her career in the Pediatrics Department at Butler Memorial Hospital. She was an avid golfer, and enjoyed traveling, and spending time with her family. Edith was a Charter Member of Faith United Presbyterian Church.
Edith is survived by her son, Randall A. (Suzanna) Huntsman of Butler, PA; two daughters, Deborah S. (David) Neff of Chicora, PA, Kathleen L. (Wesley) Piersol of Brevard, NC; five grandchildren, Jason (Marisa) Huntsman, Eric (Tara) Huntsman, Coryn Neff, Adam (Molly) Neff, Brandon Neff; four great grandchildren, John Huntsman, twins – Cullen & Declan Huntsman, and Tessa Neff.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy C. Huntsman, Jr., who she married on January 28, 1948, and who passed away on March 21, 1988; one brother, George Armitage, Jr.
Per her wishes, there will be no public visitation.
A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.