Maria Ann (Yates) Hilditch

Maria A. Hilditch, 76, of Kent, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.  Born July 25, 1948, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to the late John A. and Emily A. (Donnell) Yates.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Michael Hilditch and siblings John Yates, lI., David Yates and Sheila Yates.  Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter Sheila Hilditch of Canton, son Brian Hilditch of Kent, and granddaughter Leilina of Stow, many nieces and nephews, and special lifelong friends Mike Mitchell and Brenda Detwiler.

Maria graduated from Streetsboro High School, class of 1967 and eventually met and married John Hilditch (U.S Navy, Retired). They had two children, Sheila and Brian, before divorcing after 13 years. Maria then returned to Ohio to be closer to family in 1984, where she settled in Kent for over 40 years. Through the years she enjoyed spending time with friends and family, being a member of Red Hat Ladies, swimming, bowling, playing cards and spending time with her granddaughter Leilina.  Maria worked at Giesecke-Devrient Security Technology, as a Quality Control Inspector, before retiring in 2002.

In honoring her wishes cremation has taken place.  Memorial calling hours will be Monday April 7, 2025 from 5 PM until time of memorial services at 7 PM at Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Homes, Streetsboro Chapel. She will be laid to rest with her son Michael at Evergreen Cemetery in Streetsboro, Ohio at a later date.  Condolences and memories of Maria may be shared with her family at www.sscfuneralhomes.com.