Amelia Hutchinson

Amelia Hutchinson, 92, a longtime resident of Monaca, passed away Sunday evening, June 7, 2015, while visiting her son’s family in Texas.Born March 18, 1923, in Leetsdale, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Ernestina Bumgartner Baltic. Amy was united in marriage for 63 years to Elmer E. Hutchinson, who preceded her in death on May 17, 2005. Amy spent the last ten years of her life living with her daughter and son-in-law in Chippewa. Amy was known for her outstanding ability and talent as a seamstress. She created many wedding gowns and prom dresses. She made warm-up suits for the Monaca High School basketball team, cheerleading skirts and majorette uniforms and costumes for the Sweet Adelines. Her caring and compassionate talent led her to make dresses for children in need in other countries. Her sewing expanded to quilt making, pillows, stuffed toys and Christmas ornaments. Just two weeks ago Amy was working on a special T-shirt quilt for her granddaughter, Alayna’s graduation. She had a creative gift that only a few possess. A lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church of Monaca, Amy was a Past Worthy Matron of Naomi Chapter Order of Eastern Star #55, Past District Deputy of District #5 and Past Grand Chaplin of the State of Pennsylvania. Following the disbanding of the Naomi chapter she continued her membership with Woodlawn Chapter O.E.S. #164.She will be sadly missed by her four children, Gary Hutchinson and his wife, Carol, of Chippewa, Mike Hutchinson and his wife, Kathy, of Buda, TX, Julie Klein and her husband, Kevin, of Chippewa, and David Hutchinson and his wife, Jill, of Beaver. Amy was affectionately known as GaGa by her grandchildren, Gary Lee (Wendy) Hutchinson, Kevin Hutchinson, Michael (Kelly) Hutchinson, Brian (Stephanie) Hutchinson, Drew (Becca) Klein, Courtney Klein, David Hutchinson, Aubrey Hutchinson and Alayna Hutchinson and great-grandchildren, Matthew Hutchinson, Ryan Hutchinson, Kenzie Klein, Kaitlyn Hutchinson, Emilia Hutchinson and Sophie Hutchinson. She also leaves her sister, Julia (Calvin) Swink and numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to her husband and parents, Amy was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Joseph Baltic and her sister, Helen Fleischer.Friends will be received Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, where an additional visitation will be held Saturday from 8:45 until 9:30 a.m. followed by a procession to First Presbyterian Church, Monaca, for funeral services at 10 a.m. Her pastor, Rev. Beth Wierman, will officiate.An Eastern Star service will be conducted on Friday at 7 PM in the funeral home by the Woodlawn Chapter O.E.S. #164.Interment will follow at The Beaver Cemetery.In lieu of flowers the family has suggested contributions may be made, if desired, to First Presbyterian Church, 1301 Indiana Avenue, Monaca, PA 15061.To share online condolences, get directions and other information, please visit simpsonfuneralhome.com.