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Alice Hill Ternent

Alice Hill Ternent, 89, of West Kittanning passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital.

She was born March 3, 1930 in Darbyville, OH to Orville Earl and Beatrice Eileen (Secoy) Hill.

Alice spent her early years in Ohio and earned her degree in education from Ohio State University, where she belonged to Delta, Delta, Delta sorority, was president of the Student YWCA and was a member of the Mortar Board Senior Honorary. She later earned a Master's equivalency from Penn State. Upon graduation, Alice married Jim Ternent, and they eventually made their home in Kittanning, PA.

Alice called Kittanning her home for over 65 years. Twenty-five of those years were spent teaching kindergarten at Central Elementary School in Kittanning for the Armstrong School District. Her love for children did not end there. She also taught Sunday School at the First United Methodist Church of Kittanning, directed the church's Vacation Bible School, and was a Girl Scout leader, Neighborhood Chairman, and Day Camp Director.

Other church activities included being the Covenant Art Show Director for many years, church librarian for 30 years, chairman of the First Church 175th Anniversary committee, and serving on other various church committees.

Alice enjoyed singing in the church choir, and took organ lessons with Nick Snow for a number of years. She sang in the community choir known as the Choraliers. Alice played the piano, and had a blue piano in her kindergarten room, as she knew the importance of music in her young student's lives.

Alice was an avid reader and kept a list of the books she read for many years. She played in a bridge club, enjoyed doing the daily crossword puzzle, and watching sports on TV. Perhaps her most notable hobby was her art work. Alice painted with oils for many years, until she transitioned to pencil, drawing portraits. Her home is filled with family portraits of past and present generations. She also occasionally did portraits for friends.

Alice is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, James W. Ternent, Jr., who she married on October 4, 1953; daughters Anita Smith and husband Alan of Vandergrift, and Mindy Arndt and husband Tony of Mooresville, NC; grandsons, Chris Smith and wife, Courtney of McDonald, PA, Eric Arndt of Everett, MA, Alex Arndt of Mooresville, NC; granddaughter, Katie Smith of Pittsburgh, Pa.; great-granddaughters, Ella, Adele, and Lydia Smith of McDonald, PA; sisters Betty Corn and husband Donn of Prescott Valley, AZ, and Linda Burton of Reading, MA.; half-brother Bob Hill and wife Chris of Cleveland, OH; and many nieces and nephews.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents.

About five years ago, Alice wrote the following reflection of her life:
"Treasures I've Treasured thru the Years"
1. Mother and Daddy, Ma, Betty, Linda, Jim, Anita, Melinda, Chris, Katie, Eric, Alex, Ella, Adele, Lydia.
2. My Music: piano, organ, singing
3. My Art: paintings, drawings
4. Sports: playing field hockey, basketball, tennis, TV viewing
5. Books: library, puzzles, reading
6. Teaching: Kindergarten, Sunday School
7. My Friends

Family and friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Bauer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc, 515 N. McKean Street, Kittanning.

Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Jefferson Street, Kittanning, with Pastor Deborah Kociban officiating.

Burial will be in the Muhlenberg Township Cemetery, Darbyville, Pickaway Co., OH

Arrangements are being handled by Bauer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

Memorial contributions may be made in Alice's honor to First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Jefferson Street, Kittanning, PA 16201.

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