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Hope Cunningham Obituary
Hope Rebecca Cunningham, 16, of Avella, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
She was born April 14, 2001, a daughter of Jeremy D. Cunningham and Natalie A. Barth Cunningham, both of Avella.
Miss Cunningham was a sophomore at Avella High School, where she was a member of the Art Club and had won numerous awards and gold keys for her photography. Outside of school, she enjoyed going to Steam and Tractor Society shows in Bentleyville.
She was a member of Christian Assembly Church, Burgettstown.
Miss Cunningham was very dedicated to her photography. She loved the outdoors, including horseback riding with her favorite horse, Hawk.
She was a lifelong resident of Avella.
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are three sisters, Faith and Grace Cunningham and Anna Mae Hukill, all of Avella, and a fourth sister who is due in March; her stepfather, Jason Hukill of Avella; maternal grandparents, Donald and Joanne Barth of Cross Creek; paternal grandparents, Diann Hill and Howard "Stoney" Hill of Lexington, Texas; aunts and uncles, Nadine (Jeremy) Steele, Joshua and Jonathan Cunningham, Joshua Hill, Valerie Gibson and Cindy Riley; and several cousins.
Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Jerome A. Stefkovich Funeral Home Inc., 18 Campbell Street, Avella, PA 15312, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, with Pastor Michael Browning officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Prospect Cemetery, Hickory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.stefkovichfuneralhome.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home at www.stefkovichfuneralhome.com or P.O. Box 65, Avella, PA 15312-0065.
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Jazmyn
November 7, 2023
I´m so sad you´re gone you were my friend from school in Texas and we never kept in touch until a little bit before you took ur life
Jeromiah McClain
March 17, 2018
I miss you. In loving memory of a sweet girl. We Miss you hope
Ryan Dishaw
February 12, 2018
From a very close friend of Hope, i give my condolences to the family and friends. Hope meant the world to not only me but to alot of others, she was a wonderful and gifted girl. Hope will be severely missed but never forgotten.
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Jessie Miller
February 11, 2018
Hope you are an amazing person and an amazing, talented artist and always will be. I will miss you in my art room today and forever. Hopecunningham16.blogspot.com to see her beautiful work. I'll remember you always
Paige Randolph
February 10, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
February 10, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the family. May the God of comfort grant you strength during this difficult time.
Jane, someone who cares
February 9, 2018
To the parents, siblings, and family of Hope.... I am SO very sorry to read about the passing of your loved one.... sincerely praying for the promises of our Heavenly Father to continuously sustain you through this most unimaginable difficult time and comfort you until you are reunited with your beloved Hope again. My heartfelt condolences to all who knew and cared for Hope....
this is a piece of her photography titled Hoops
Kaitie Loar
February 9, 2018
Hope was a beautiful talented person her photography was stunning she will be missed i send my deepest condolences to her family and other friends
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