Alathea M. Hildebrand, 88, of Otter Street ,Franklin died at 9:00 PM Monday ,June 30, 2014 at The Caring Place.

Born July 11, 1925 in Butler, Alathea was the daughter of the late William “Doc” and Mary (Broad) McCune.

She was a graduate of Slippery Rock College.

Alathea was employed as a teacher first for the Butler School District and then for twenty eight years as an elementary teacher at Hasson Heights Elementary.

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Franklin.

She was an avid reader, bridge player, and enjoyed traveling.

Alathea is survived by her son, Lance Hildebrand and his girlfriend, Barbara McMillin, of Franklin; her devoted son-in-law, James Davis of Franklin; her brother Richard McCune and his wife, Louise, of Butler; her sister Joyce Marnic of Butler; and her grandchildren Bob Davis and Jill Davis of Franklin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Linda Davis; and her son, Timothy Blair Hildebrand.

Services for Alathea are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.

In Alathea ‘s memory, memorial donations may be made to the Franklin Public Library, 421 12th Street, Franklin, PA 16323.

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