Hayden Robert Hitchcock, 21, of Saegertown left us too soon on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Hayden was born on January 7, 2002, in Erie, son of Amanda Pauline Rhoades and Jeremy Seth Hitchcock. Hayden graduated from Cambridge Springs High School with the class of 2020 and for the past three years worked as a machinist at Leech Carbide of Meadville. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his side by side and spending time with his brothers. He was passionate about music, weight lifting, and fast cars and was a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Penguins fan.
Hayden was preceded in death by grandfather, Donald E. Humes in 2009.
Survivors include mother, Amanda Pauline Humes Rhoades and her husband, Josh of Cambridge Springs; father, Jeremy Hitchcock and his fiancé, Emily Grace of Saegertown; brother, Jordan Rhoades; brother, Hunter Joliet; maternal grandmother, Mary Jo Humes and her companion, Paul Hunter of Saegertown; paternal grandparents: Robert K. Hitchcock and his wife, Emmy of Lovingston, VA and Judith Rodgers and her husband, Gary of Meadville; aunt, Meiling Hitchcock; step-grandparents, Mike Stallard and his wife, Debra of Meadville and Rick Rhoades and his wife, Deb of Lebanon, PA.
Friends may visit with the family at Van Matre Funeral Home, Cambridge Springs on Saturday, February 25, from noon until 3 pm. A funeral service will begin at 3 pm with the Rev. Daryl Myer officiating.
I am so sorry for your loss…he is a wonderful person an he will be missed deeply by everyone..way to soon to be without us..love and prayers..♥️..
Jeremy and family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. There are no words for this loss, just know you are all in my thoughts.
Jeremy – we are deeply saddened for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are heartbroken and beyond sad for Hayden and all of you.
Amanda and family,
Mere words alone are inadequate to convey comfort to the broken-hearted at a time like this.
Those of us who haven’t experienced a loss such as yours cannot even begin to realize the depth of pain and sorrow you feel. Our hearts desire to, but our understanding and our words fall short.
There is One who does. He knows the pain and sorrow of your loss. He knows every tear you have cried and ever will. He cries with you and He cries for you. He understands the questions you have and the doubts you feel and anger you will express.
But through it all He gives Hope, because death in this life does not mean the end. He has given us Life eternal through His Son Jesus Christ. Life where sorrow and pain no longer have presence. Where grief has lost it’s grip and despair has no home. A life of joy and peace, beyond our wildest imaginations. Where mortality yields to Life eternal.
While we grieve our loss, we rejoice for our loved ones who have entered into the presence of our Savior.
May these words encourage you and serve as a reminder of the Hope found in our Lord and Savior. My prayer is that He bring you hope and healing in the days ahead.
My deepest sympathies are with you and your family.
Bob Joslin
Hayden was a beautiful soul, we are thankful to have so many memories of our times together to forever hold him close within our hearts. We are deeply sorry for your loss and cannot express how much he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and Hayden.
Jeremy and Amanda – We are so sorry for your loss. May your heart find solace in remembering Hayden’s life each day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
So very sorry for the loss of your son and grandson. I know he was very loved.
Jeremy…..Amanda……and Family….. Words cannot convey how deeply sorry we are for your loss, and we will continue to lift you up in prayer. Hayden will be dearly missed by our family – but the memories will never be forgotten. God bless you all. Tom, Tenae, Cyrus and Gunnar
I am very sorry for your loss…
Jeremy and Family, I am sending up prayers for your beloved son. Words will never convey my deepest sympathy, but prayers will help you all get through this. God bless you and God bless your angel.
Grandson,
To never forget..The day you were born
To never forget..The laundry basket airplane rides
To never forget..Our first deer hunt
To never forget..Your childhood bond with Meiling
To never forget…Your love of animals
To never forget…Your love for the outdoors
To never forget…The love expressed between You and your Daddy
To never forget..YOU…Love you Buddy..So proud to be your grandpa.
There are no words as to express our heartfelt sympathy to your family, we are so very sorry for your loss.