Jolynn F. Hidlay

Jolynn F. Hidlay, 89, of Bloomsburg, and formerly of North Centre Township, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Thursday, September 10, 2026. Born in Nescopeck on October 10, 1936, she was a daughter to the late Charles H. and Ida (Kisner) Fink.

Jolynn was a graduate of Bloomsburg High School, Class of 1954. The friends made there remained an important group of people to her throughout her entire life. On June 25, 1955, she married Karl D. Hidlay. Together, they would raise their family and share 46 years of marriage. She ran the Espy Post Office out of her home for many years and was later employed at First Eastern Bank, 3 Brothers/Kurlancheek Furniture, and Two Cousins Fine Furnishings. Jolynn was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for many years. She had been instrumental in the formation of the Espy Town Park, and was proud of what it had become. Above all, Jolynn loved her family and the conversations and times shared with them. She came from a loving family and went on to raise one of her own.

Surviving Jolynn are her children: Richard Hidlay of Danville, Rodney Hidlay of Mainville, Randall Hidlay of Espy, and Kathleen Nykorchuk and husband, Steven, of Sterling, VA; grandchildren: Geoffrey Hidlay and wife, Amber, of Bloomsburg, Gregory Hidlay of Bloomsburg, Amber Foster and husband, Jeffrey, of Newville, Bethanne Shoemaker and husband, Brandon, of Bloomsburg, Emily Hilliard and husband, Tyler, of Manassas, VA, and Alexander Nykorchuk of Sterling, VA; great-grandchildren: Lucas, Lucille, Lilyann, Grey, Elliana, and Charles; siblings: Jacqueline Hidlay, Thomas Fink and wife, Elsie, and Daniel Fink and wife, Carol; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Jolynn was preceded in death by her husband, Karl D. Hidlay, who passed away December 25, 2001. She was also preceded in death by siblings: Marjorie Rough, Iva Trumbore, Charles Fink, and Ralene Smith.

All are welcome to join Jolynn’s family for her graveside service 11 AM Friday, September 18, 2026 at New Rosemont Cemetery, Bloomsburg. Pastor Kelly Kocher-Ross will officiate. In lieu of flowers, it is Jolynn’s request that a random act of kindness be done in her memory. The Allen Funeral Home, Inc. of Bloomsburg, is honored to serve the Hidlay family. Online messages of comfort and support may be left at www.allen-funeralhome.com.