Hilda S. Earnhart

Hilda S. Earnhart, 98, of Syracuse, IN (formerly of Pierceton, IN) passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on August 22, 1918 in Wilmot, IN to John William & Sadie C. (Beezley) Scott.

She grew up in Noble County, attended Washington Township Public School, and lived most of her life in the Pierceton area before moving to Waterford Crossing in Goshen. She was married on May 12, 1941 in Pierceton, IN to Hollis F. Earnhart who preceded her on July 28, 1983. She retired from the Whitko School Corporation where she was a custodian at Pierceton School for 32 years.

She was a member of the Salem Community Church in Wilmot & Fairfield Extension Homemakers in Goshen and former member of the Order of Eastern Star & Fire Dept. Auxiliary both in Pierceton.

She is survived by:

2 Sons – Gary (Beverly) Earnhart of Goshen & Roger Earnhart of Mason, OH

4 Grandchildren – Roberta (Jeff) Yoder of West Liberty, OH, Steven (Lisa) Earnhart of Indianapolis, IN, Anita (Duane) Wilson of Plymouth, IN, and Rae Elin Earnhart Sneery of Dunkirk, IN

12 Gt. Grand, 4 Step Gt. Grand, 2 Gt. Gt. Grandchildren

Sister – Carol Engle of Yucaipa, CA

Numerous Nieces & Nephews

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 sisters – Ilah Roberts, Betty Knecht, and 3 brothers – Charles “Cy”, Paul “Chub”, and James Scott.

Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster, IN. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 in the funeral home with Pastor Gary Colby of the church officiating. Burial will follow at the Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, IN.

Preferred memorials may be given to the Pierceton Fire Dept., 210 S. First St., Pierceton, IN 46562 or Salem Community Church, 11188 West 325 S-57, Larwill, IN 46764. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.