Mary Jane (Hill) Hamilton Obituary (1923 - 2017)

Mary Jane (Hill) Hamilton, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, where she once worked as a Registered Private Duty Nurse. Mary Jane was born July 28, 1923 in Clymer, PA. She was the first of ten children born to George and Henrietta Wilson Hill. Mary Jane is survived by her two daughters, Brigette Hamilton of York PA, and Georgiann "Turk" Hamilton, husband James Wronek of Erie. She leaves in her memory four grandchildren, Clark Rodland and his wife Jenn of York, Haley Smith and her husband Rickie, of York, Clayton and Evan Wronek, both of Erie; five beautiful great-grandchildren, whom she adored, Taylor, Landon and Olivia Rodland, Camron and Tenley Smith. In addition, Mary Jane is survived by seven brothers and sisters, Arch Hill and his wife Norma, Isabelle Mathe, Bessie Ann Rodeheaver and her husband Bob, Ken Hill and wife Dottie, Dean Hill and his wife Peggy, Rod Hill and his wife Lois, and Sandra Palmer and her husband Lou. She is further survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews. Mary Jane was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, George "Skip" Hill and Thomas Hill. Mary Jane graduated from Clymer High School in Clymer, PA in 1941. She went on to receive her Registered Nursing Degree from Philipsburg Hospital in 1944. From there she went on to serve in WWII as an Active Duty Nurse. And later, Mary Jane retired from Penn State Behrend as the Campus Nurse in 1987. She was an Honorary Lifetime Member of the Gospel Hill Golf Course and was an active member of the Gospel Hill Garden Club for many years. Mary Jane adored her family, and when she was not spending her time caring for them, she could be found at Gospel Hill Golf Course, where she scored her one and only hole-in-one, working in her flower beds, shopping with her daughters or sewing clothes and other accessories for her girls and grandchildren. Mary Jane's family would like to thank the following: Gloria Gibbs, for giving our Grammy Hammy so many joys the last year and a half of her life; also Sarah Reed Zurn Pavilion staff, for making her comfortable and helping her to find moments of joy during her time with you; and finally a thank you to the medical staff on 7 South at UPMC Hamot, who provided not only Mary Jane with the best end of life care but also for supporting our family during the most difficult of times. The passion, respect and dedication you all convey is something we will hold in our hearts for a lifetime. Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., is in charge of arrangements. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be designated to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, PO Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515.