Lucretia K. Hill

Lucretia K. Hill, 95, died on Monday at her home in Factoryville. Her husband was Earl Hill, Jr., Major (Ret), US Air Force, a World War II veteran who died in 1982.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Lucretia, Lucky to those who knew her, was the daughter of the late James S. Keller and Eva Shively Keller. She was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School and earned her associate degree from Keystone College. Prior to retirement, she worked as a Financial Aid Director and consultant. She was a member of Church of the Epiphany, Glenburn Township.

Lucky was deeply respected in her professional community.  She was active in several organizations, including being a lifetime member of PASFAA (The Pennsylvania Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators) and was involved in the formation of NEPIC (Northeastern Pennsylvania Independent Colleges).  She was also a former recipient of the NEPA Woman of the Year title.

Lucky spent many years in partnership with her daughter, Suzie, managing the equestrienne center known as Candy Apple Farm, one of the premier facilities in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Lucky is Survived by her sons James David of Factoryville, Earl Thomas of Fairfax, Virginia, Jerry Robert of Dickson City, and her daughter Lucretia Suzanne (Suzie) Morgan of West Abington Township.  In addition, she was blessed with nine grandchildren; and six great grandchildren all who had become the light of her life.

She was preceded in death by her brother Ray and sister Evelyn.

A memorial will be held on Thursday, May 5th, at 6 p.m. at Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 418 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, with services by Rev. Lou Divis. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.