Ann H. (Hotchkiss) Austin

Ann Austin, 84, of Harrisburg and formerly of Wellsboro, died at her home surrounded by her family, on Monday, October 17, 2016. She was the wife of Elwood Austin, who survives.  Ann was born May 1, 1932 in Williamsport, the daughter of the late George and Velma (Neal) Hotchkiss. 

Ann was a member of First Baptist Church of Wellsboro.  She was a homemaker who truly enjoyed her family.  She loved animals, especially dogs.  Ann enjoyed watching the birds and she also liked listening to classical music.  Ann was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society, Girl Scouts and The Seekers, an antique collecting group.

Surviving in addition to her husband, are six daughters, Patricia Ann Steele (Robert), Millerstown, Brenda A. Mancinelli (William), Shamong, NJ, Sandra A. Matier, Susan A. Dengler, Karen A. Keller (James), and Sharon A. Rozema (John), all of Harrisburg; nineteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren.

Friends and family are invited to Ann’s Life Celebration on Friday, October 21, 2016 from 6-8 PM at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd.  Visitation prior to funeral service on Saturday, October 22, 2016, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the funeral home, service to follow with Rev. Dr.  Jeffrey McCleary officiating.  Interment in Wellsboro Cemetery.

To share your fondest memories of Ann and sign her guestbook, visit www.tusseymosher.com.

Memorials may be made in Ann’s name to Alzheimer’s Assoc., 2595 Interstate Dr. #100, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or First Baptist Church of Wellsboro, 25 Central Ave.,  PO Box 815, Wellsboro, PA 16901.

Local arrangements are entrusted to Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd.

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