Natalie Hunter, 82, of South Pymatuning Twp., passed away following an extended illness on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in her home.

Mrs. Hunter was born January 29, 1940, in Sharpsville, a daughter of the late John and Helen (Nickaporovich) Bell. She was a 1957 graduate of Sharpsville High School.

Prior to marriage, she was employed in the office of the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp.

Natalie was a member of St. Bartholomew Church, Sharpsville.

She devoted her life to family and her faith. She cherished time spent with her grandchildren and will be forever known for the best chocolate chip cookies.

She is survived by her husband Robert R. Hunter, whom she married September 12, 1970; two daughters, Tasha Hunter Yesh (Joe), Hubbard, OH, and Michele Hunter (Joseph Hruska, Jr.), Linesville, PA; and three grandchildren, Simon, Zoe and Joey Yesh. Also surviving is a sister, Elaine Ross, Sharpsville; two brothers, John Bell (Patty), Hermitage, and Richard Bell (Donna), Romeoville, IL; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Natalie was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Dick Ross.

Natalie's family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Amber and Rachel, of Premedica/Heartland Hospice, for the compassion and care given to their mother.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday (03/27/2022) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Monday (03/28/2022) in St. Bartholomew Church, 311 West Ridge Ave., Sharpsville, with Rev. Richard Allen, pastor, as celebrant.

Interment: West Side Cemetery, S. Pymatuning Twp.