Curtis R Hughes III

Curtis R. Hughes III, age 68 of Middletown, PA lost his battle with cancer on June 2, 2023. He fought courageously and with determination to win this battle until peacefully transitioning at Penn State Hershey Medicine. He was born December 24, 1954, in Harrisburg. Curtis graduated in 1974 from Dauphin County Technical School where he majored in commercial arts.

He is survived by his 4 children: Jenna (Hughes) Snyder, Skyler, Jonah, and Jordina as well as his son-in-law Kenneth Snyder, his 2 grandchildren Destiny and Leland Snyder, and his daughter-in-law Janelle Hughes. He is also survived by his wife of 29 years Holly (Mattes) Hughes. "Corky" will forever be cherished by his 3 sisters, Debbie Hopple, Tami Tarasi, and Tobi Montgomery as well as his numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews that he predeceased.

He was preceded in death by his parents Curtis Hughes Jr and Shirley (Malone) Hughes. Curtis followed in the path of his father, as a well-known tradesman who was skilled in masonry work. He spent his earlier years working at Novinger's. He would later go on to work at Harrisburg Hospital in Technical Services as a metalsmith. His family and friends will forever remember him for his "off-tune" singing, quirky sense of humor, and skilled artistry, both with oil paints and ornamental plastering.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal." - Irish Proverb

In lieu of a memorial service, Curtis requested that his body be donated to medical research. He hoped that his donation would help discover a cure for others.

To honor Curtis, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation. Payments can be made online https://www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org/ or by check to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, 501 7th Ave, Suite 230, New York, NY 10018.