Tuesday, November 16, 2021

SYLVIA HULDERMAN EDWARDS PASSES AWAY

 


Sylvia Hulderman Edwards, Class of 1967, passed away Friday, November 12.

Her sister-in-law, Lorraine Snider Hulderman, Class of 1967, posted the sad news:

“My sister-in-law Sylvia Hulderman Edwards went home to be with our LORD JESUS on Friday 11-12-21. Our hearts are broken. She was my best friend and like a sister to me. She was loved by everyone. She will be sadly missed my her family and friends. I would like to thank everyone for your condolence for the family”

Sylvia is the widow of Edward Edwards, also Class of 1967, who passed away in 2017. They were married 25 years. Her children are Timothy Fitzwater and the late Matthew Fitzwater. Sylvia and ex-husband Don Fitzwater were owners and operators for more than 25 years of Fitzwater’s Assisted Living on Locust Avenue in Fairmont.

Sylvia is a graduate of Zion Bible College in East Providence, Rhode Island.

Sylvia’s siblings are Raymond "Bugs" Hulderman, Class of 1966, who married Lorraine 54 years ago; the late Thomas Hulderman, Class of 1969, who married Jane Hulderman and was a super athlete at Monongah High alongside current Alabama football coach Nick Saban; and Don Pitman, Class of 1962, who married Jane Pitman. The 1968 team won by an average of 41 points during the regular season and won the title game, 21-12, against Paden City. Monongah defeated Paden City again, 26-0, for the 1969 state championship.

 

Brother’s sister, who gave him the “Brother” nickname, is Diana “Dene” Saban Thompson, a Monongah Elementary teacher.

Their mother was Olive Jane Kniceley Hulderman of Idamay, who passed away in 2014 and out-lived both her husbands, Virgil Pitman and Raymond O. Hulderman. 

Ed’s parents are Virginia Keener Edwards of Worthington and the late Franklin James Edwards.

 

Ed’s children are Donnie Edwards of Allen, Texas; Monica Gamble of Concord, Ohio; and stepson Tim Fitzwater of Fairmont.

 

Ed’s siblings are Dennis Edwards and Albert Edwards of Elkhart, Indiana, Tom Edwards of Tunnelton, Don Edwards and Mike Edwards of Worthington, Jeff Edwards of Marietta, Ohio and the late  Dorrena Edwards Harris.

Sylvia’s obituary:

Sylvia Ann Edwards, 72, of Fairmont passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. She was born in Fairmont on February 02, 1949, a daughter of the late Ray and Olive Jane Knicely Hulderman.


She graduated from Monongah High School and Zion Bible College in Rhode Island. She enjoyed cooking, time with her grandchildren and dinner with family and friends.


She, along with her ex-husband Don, were owners and operators for over 25 years of Fitzwater’s Assisted Living. Sylvia was a people person who always took time for other’s needs, always praying for her friends and family.

She is survived by her loving son Timothy Fitzwater and his wife Heather of Fairmont; two brothers Raymond Junior Hulderman and his wife Lorraine of Swisher Hill and Don Pitman and his wife Joan of Whitehall; two very special grandchildren Sterling Fitzwater of Morgantown and Chandler Fitzwater of Florida; her ex-husband, good friend and caregiver Don Fitzwater of Fairmont; cousins Faith Ann Haught and her husband Chuck, Charlene Collins and her husband Monty and Jo Ann Harris; aunt Christine Sokolosky and special friends Barbara Goodson, Nancy Edwards and Debbie Gombarcik.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Matthew Fitzwater and his wife Andee; a granddaughter Lauren Fitzwater her husband of 25 years Edward Allen Edwards and one brother Thomas Lynn Hulderman.

In keeping with her wishes, Sylvia will be cremated. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic all service will be private.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.carpenterandford.com


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