Sylvia P. Hughes

Sylvia P. Hughes, 96, of Modena, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Freedom Village.  She was the husband of Charles M. Hughes, Jr. with whom she would have shared 54 years of marriage in March.

Born in Mifflin Co., Sylvia was the daughter of the late Sally (Zook) and Jonathan Kauffman.

Born Mennonite to a farming family, she went to school until the 8th grade at which time she had to go to work to help support the family. She married and had 4 children which she eventually had to raise on her own. She supported herself and children by working at a coffee shop in New Holland and a second job. She remarried and became a full time house wife with 3 more children.  She was an exceptional seamstress and made clothing for her family. She also enjoyed crafting, crocheting and gardening.  They vacationed in Cecil County, MD every year and went dancing regularly. She loved her children and grand children, teaching them how to cook, crochet or anything else they needed.

She is survived by four children: Cedric "John" Horst, husband of Connie, of Mentor, Ohio, Joan Horst of Denver, Pa., Gary Horst, husband of Milene, of Mentor Ohio, Lisa M. Crockett, wife of Robert, of Perryville, Md., and son-in-law, Thomas Adams of Naples, Fl.; stepsons, Charles Hughes, III, husband of Crystal of Valley Twp. and Havard "Pete" Hughes, husband of Cathy, of Reading; 19 grandchildren, more than 30 great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren. 

Sylvia was predeceased by her daughter, Joann Adams; and 10 siblings.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 29th at 1 PM at Hephzibah Baptist Cemetery, 2237 Strasburg Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320.

Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimers Assoc., 399 Market St. Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com