Phyllis Elaine Hultman

Phyllis Elaine Gibboney Hultman, born January 25, 1930, went to meet the Lord on September 27, 2025, while residing at Garvey Manor.

Phyllis was born in Altoona, PA, to Marguerite and James W. Gibboney.  She is predeceased by both her siblings, Jean Weiksner
of Lancaster, PA, and Dr. Richard Gibboney of Birchrunville, PA.  She married William C. Hultman in 1973 and shared many happy years with William, who passed away on Sept. 7, 1994.  

Phyllis was a devoted mother to Elaine Walters of Lancaster, Pa, Beth Ellen Goetz of Hollidaysburg, Pa, and Michele Hultman Jacobson of Buffalo, NY, all predeceased, sadly missed, and taken much too early from this life.  Her surviving children included Eve Ruscio of Scituate, MA, William Hultman of Alexandria, VA, Cathy Madisen of Anaheim, CA, and Madonna Devling of Newport Beach, CA, along with 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Phyllis volunteered at Altoona Hospital Gift Shop, active member of the ARC of Blair County, Altoona Women’s Club, Hollidaysburg Garden Club, Meals on Wheels, member of Blair County Symphony League.  She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Ruth Circle, and the Red Hat Gems Society.

Phyllis played games and cards in her retirement community and shared her kind, loving spirit with those around her.  Her love of the Lord was her guiding light.

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