Leona C Kuhns

Leona C. (Titlow) Hieter Kuhns, 88, of Topton, died Tuesday, October 1, 2013 in Kutztown Manor, Inc, where she was a resident for several months. She was the widow of Milton F. "Fritz" Kuhns, who died in 1999. Her first husband, J. Adam Hieter, died April 6, 1963.

Born in Longswamp Township, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Estella E. (Knerr) Titlow. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Topton, where she served as a former Sunday school teacher. Mrs. Kuhns was the owner and operator of the former Mother Goose Nursery School, Topton, for over 15 years. She also was employed by the Brandywine Heights School District working at the Topton Elementary School in the cafeteria. Mrs. Kuhns was a Charter member of the former Topton Women's Club, and a Campfire Girl Leader in Topton. She was also an avid supporter of the Brandywine Minstrel Show.

She is survived by Daughters, Suzanne E. (Hieter), wife of James D. Mabry and Mary Claire (Hieter), wife of Phil K. Roth, both of Topton; Son, Adam A. Hieter, companion of Jason Lewis, Asbury Park, NJ; Grandchildren, Matthew D., husband of Tracy (Coulter) Mabry, Kate R. (Roth), wife of Ronan LeBaut, Marc N., husband of Jessica K. (Johnson) Roth; Great Grandchildren, Catelle, Alec, Taylor, Sierra, Keller, Payton. She was predeceased by a Sister, Pauline Titlow, and a Grandson, James A. Mabry in 2004.

Memorial Services are Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 11:30 AM in Trinity Lutheran Church, 121 South Home Avenue, Topton. Relatives and friends are invited to call Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM in the church. Inurnment will take place Saturday morning at 9:30 AM in Topton Union Cemetery, Topton.

The family requests contributions be made to Trinity Lutheran Church Organ Fund, P.O. Box 37, Topton, PA 19562-0037, or the Brandywine Community Library, 60 Tower Drive, Topton, PA 19562. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Topton, PA.