Margaret Hewitt HACKETT, 75, of Belmont, NY, died Monday, November 13, 2023 in her home. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Margaret’s life on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the KonXions United Methodist Church, formerly the Scio United Methodist Church, 4005 Main Street, Scio, NY.  Light refreshments will be served following the service. 

Born February 26, 1948, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Arthur Henry and Flossie Geraldine Williams Hinkley.  On February 29, 2020, she married Harry Bruce Hackett, who survives.  Margaret was employed by Harrison Bros. Federal Meat Packing Plant in Williamsport, worked in many area restaurants, and owned and operated a cleaning business.  

Surviving besides her husband, Bruce, are: two children, Vickie L. Keown and Edwin K. Keown, Jr.; five step-children, Todd (Christina) Hackett, Chery (Andy) Smith, Cheryl (Jeff) Lewis, Sandy (Greg) Peczak, and Robin (Paul) Hosmer; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by a son, Jerritt R. Hinkley; and three siblings, Joyce Brink, Roger Hinkley, and Arthur Henry Hinkley, Jr.  

Private burial was in Genesee Cemetery, Genesee, PA.  Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 21, Scio, NY 14880 or Medical Transport Service, P.O. Box 586, Wellsville, NY 14895.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.