Hilda "Honey" M. Carpenter

November 23, 1928 - September 7, 2017

HILDA M. “HONEY” CARPENTER Hilda M. “Honey” Carpenter, 88, formerly of Great Bend, PA passed away September 8, 2017. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, John in 2010, a cherished grandson, Jacob Carpenter, and three brothers, Alfred, Clifford, and Desmond Thomas. Hilda is survived by her children, Barbara and Danny Alberstson and Roger and Karen Carpenter; grandchildren, Breann Albertson Reynolds, Timothy and Brandy Carpenter, Brendan Carpenter, Tonya Hemmingway, Michael Singleton, and Joe Singleton; a sister, Evelyn Hummell; and numerous great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Honey and John were avid bowlers, which took them all over the country for bowling tournaments. She and John looked forward to their trips to Florida and eventually moved to Florida to enjoy their retirement. They moved back to their home community of Great Bend to be closer to their friends and family. Honey was one of the last of “The Greatest Generation.” She was one of a kind and easily made friends every where she went. She will be dearly missed.  The family will receive friends at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., Hallstead, PA on September 13, 2017 from 3-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a local charity of your choice and remember to support your local Disaster Relief organizations.