Service for Priscilla H. Ewing

Priscilla H. Ewing was born in Peekskill on February 20, 1924 to Eugene & Ida Bell Hayes.

She graduated from Peekskill HS in 1942 and continued her education at the NYS College for Teachers in Albany, graduating with honors from the School of Business. Her elective offices included President of Residence Council and the Student Board of Finance.

She joined the staff of Ossining High School in 1946 and enjoyed 38 fulfilling years in the classroom. She earned her Master’s Degree in Education from Teachers College Columbia University while enrolled there. She was selected to introduce the IBM Selectric Typewriter as an education tool to the students.

She was married to Harry C. Ewing of Croton in 1949 following his tour of enlistment with the 101st Air Borne Division in the European Theater in WWII. Harry was the Founder and President of Ewing Contract Carpeting Co. in Manhattan. Harry & Priscilla were long-time members of Sleepy Hollow Country Club.

Harry was pre-deceased by his parents, Robert & Lilian Munson Ewing and sister, Roberta Ewing Clark. Priscilla was pre-deceased by her parents and siblings Gladys Hayes Ambrosini, Winifred Hayes Whitney, Agnes Hayes Gerard, Eugene J. Hayes Jr., Vincent Hayes & Bernard Hayes.

Priscilla is survived by nieces & nephews Jud Hayes, Deborah Ambrosini Habes, Erin Habes, Nicholas Habes, Tara Habes Raferty, Judith Gerard Kraft, Judith Hayes Huggard, Kevin Kraft, Kelly Kraft Meyer, Hunter Meyer and dear friends Robert & Mildred Wong.

Priscilla was a communicant of St. Ann’s Church. Her accomplishments: each day of her life; marriage to Harry Ewing; her “Army” of kids at Ossining High School. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday August 17th at St. Ann’s Church at 10AM, interment will be private.

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