Riegelsville, PA -- Elizabeth “Liz” Laidman Hill, died, surrounded by family, May 22, 2006. Born on June 12, 1920, in Buffalo, New York, Liz graduated from Cornell University after which she married her first husband, artist Hugh Laidman and literally designed and built a home and studio in East Aurora, New York. The early 60's brought Hugh and Liz to New Hope, PA, where they enjoyed 5 years living by the Delaware River. They returned to their home in East Aurora in 1965 where they lived until Hugh's death in 1987. A career as a sculptor, photographer and teacher were interrupted by the willing obligations to motherhood and homemaker. Her second marriage to John B. Hill, Jr. took her to Homosassa, Florida until John's death in 1998, after which she moved to Riegelsville, PA.
Surviving are her three daughters, Anita Wagenvoord of Riegelsville, PA, Cecily Laidman of New Hope, PA., Stephanie Tade and her husband Phillip of Riegelsville, PA. and pre-deceased by her daughter, Jennifer Laidman Myers; five grandchildren, Brendon Myers, Dana Craver, Alex, Sam and Madeline Tade. Also surviving are three step-sons, Steven Hill of West Falls, New York, Douglas Hill of Harrisburg, PA, and Richard Hill of Monrovia, California. Surviving, too, is her 93 year old sister, Marion Pinkow, of Grand Island, New York.
Memorial services were held at the home of her daughter, Anita, in Riegelsville, PA. Memorials may be made by planting a tree, calling a friend you haven't talked to in a long time and telling your loved ones how much they mean to you.
Submitted by Cecily Anne Laidman