Rhea Jean Hutton, 96, of 200 St. Francis Drive, Bradford, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center. 

Born on August 7, 1928, in Emlenton, she was a daughter of the late Homer Hess and Lois (Ritts) Hess. She was a 1946 graduate at Bradford High School. On December 24, 1947, she married Dale Hutton, who preceded her in death on March 21, 1990. Jean was employed at Zippo in many departments for over 36 years. She was a member of the Hill Memorial United Methodist Church. 

Jean is survived by one daughter, Shiela (Don) Wolford, of San Gabriel, CA, two grandchildren, Kathryn (Amilcar) Aguliar, and Christina Wolford. one sister, Thelma Niver, and one brother, Larry Hess, both of Ohio, and several nieces and nephews. 

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and four siblings. 

Family invites friends to attend a graveside service on Friday August 23, 2024, at 11:00 am in McKean Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Jay Tennies Methodist Pastor officiating. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com