Emma Elizabeth Hill, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away suddenly at the young age of 16 on Saturday, February 19, at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia after a brief, severe illness. She was with her loving mother and father at the time of her passing. Emma was born in 2005 in Reston, VA, and was the daughter of Brian T. and Amy C. Hill, and sister of Tyler T. Hill. Emma was an excellent student as a sophomore at Unionville High School. She loved to swim and was a dedicated member of both the Kennett YMCA Sea Dragons and UHS swim teams. In her spare time, Emma was a lifeguard and also taught young children how to swim at the Y. As a younger child and teenager, Emma excelled on the ballfield while being coached by her dad in URA softball. Throughout Emma’s brief illness, she was strong and determined to get better, and did not let her health issues define her in any way. In the months during which Emma had 3 hospital stays and a difficult path to recovery, she continued to swim competitively, got straight A’s, met her first boyfriend (Ernesto), celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas at her grandparents’ homes, started to learn to drive, and remained a loyal and loving friend. She celebrated her 16th birthday with her closest friends at a slumber party with very little slumber. Emma was beautiful in every sense of the word, and was loved throughout the Kennett Square community and beyond. She worked hard at whatever she was trying to accomplish, but always with a cheery, exuberant attitude and gorgeous smile. More than anything, her absolute kindness and warm heart are what made Emma our sweet girl. In addition to her parents and brother, Emma is survived by her grandparents David L. and Jane F. Mordan of Johnstown, PA and Carl E. and Linda F. Hill of Reading PA; her uncle, David Mordan and his wife Kimberly, and aunt, Amy (Hill) Chiarelli and husband John. She is also survived by her loving cousins Ashley and Jessica Mordan, Derek MacDonald (wife, Korrie), and Andrew, Olivia, and Jack Chiarelli. You are invited to visit with Emma’s family and friends from 4 PM to 7 PM on Saturday, February 26, and Sunday, February 27, from 1 PM to 5 PM. Viewings will be held at Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Monday, February 28, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at 212 Meredith Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. The Mass will be streamed live at https://venue.streamspot.com/66c95b9b Interment will follow at Union Hill Cemetery at 424 North Union Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. A luncheon celebrating Emma’s life will be held afterward at Willowdale Chapel, 675 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Guests are asked to wear masks while indoors. Memorial contributions may be made in Emma’s honor to Four Diamonds, with the goal of supporting children and their families in the fight against childhood cancer: https://www.fourdiamonds.org/ For condolences, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com

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Published by Reading Eagle from Feb. 23 to Feb. 24, 2022.