Carol Anne “Curl” Hite

February 19, 1954 – February 16, 2026

Carol Anne “Curl” Hite, 71, Carrolltown, passed away Monday at UPMC Presbyterian.

Carol was born in Spangler, daughter of the late Rupert and Helen (Kline) Kirkpatrick. On June 30, 1973, she married Gary R. Hite.

She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years; two sons: Craig Hite (Lois) of Pittsburgh and Michael Hite of Carrolltown; five sisters: Rose Kirkpatrick of Fredericksburg, VA, Millie Toth (Steve) of Culpepper, VA, Janet Campbell of Carrolltown, Norma Simanski (Ken) of Ashville and Mary Jane Grove of Ebensburg; a brother, Paul Kirkpatrick (Susan) of Ebensburg; many nieces and nephews; and loving dogs: Finley, Daisy, Loki, and Abby.

Carol was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Kirkpatrick.

She was a graduate of Cambria Heights and retired from Laurel Insurance Management after 48 years of service.

Carol was a devout member of St. Benedict Catholic Church.

She enjoyed reading, baking, crocheting, doing puzzles, wine tasting and collecting moose memorabilia.

Friends will be received from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Stevens Funeral Home, 146 N. Main Street, Carrolltown, PA 15722 where a vigil for the deceased will be held. Additional visitation will be in the Boniface Wimmer room of St. Benedict Church from 9 a.m. until a funeral Mass at 10 a.m., Monday, February 23, 2026 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Carrolltown, Fr. Michael Gabler O.S.B., Officiating. Committal will be at St. Benedict Cemetery.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Carol’s memory to:

St. Vincent de Paul Society, 204 N. Main Street, Carrolltown, PA 15722.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.