Twila J. Zendt

Twila J. Zendt passed away peacefully at home in Rochester Pennsylvania on March 30, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones after a long and courageous battle with MDS blood cancer.

Twila was a loving mother, grandmother, and Great Grandmother, sister, and friend whose strength and devotion to her family never wavered. She had a deep love for those closest to her and found her greatest happiness in the time she spent with them.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Lee Snyder Zendt; her mother, Rena Hardman; and her father, Jesse Dilling.

She leaves behind her two daughters, Twila Cox of Darlington and Hope Matos of Rochester, Pennsylvania, along with her beloved and “favorite” son-in-law, Jose Matos. She is also survived by her two sisters, Sandy Ambrose and Wanda Wright (Donald Wright), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Twila was a proud and devoted grandmother to nine grandchildren: Holly Altenburg (partner David Bailey), Ciera Springer (Joshua Springer), Randy, Zachary, Dennis, Katie Cox, Tiffany Cox, Joe Cox, and Travis Bratt. She also leaves behind 17 great-grandchildren who brought her immense joy.

She will be lovingly remembered by her lifelong friends, Winnie Klink, Sherry Bishop, and Barb McBride, who stood by her through the years. She also leaves behind her beloved cat, Dusty, who was always by her side.

Twila would like to extend a special and heartfelt thank you to her daughter, Hope, for the compassionate and devoted care she provided during Twila’s end-of-life journey. Deep gratitude is also extended to the staff of Pinnacle Hospice—Jenna, Jessica, and Christine—for their kindness, compassion, and support during this difficult time.

Twila’s strength, love, and unwavering dedication to her family will never be forgotten. She will be deeply missed and forever held in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Friends will be received on Friday April 3 from 4PM until time of Memorial Service at 6PM in the Huntsman Funeral Home of Rochester (502 Adams St.)  Interment will take place the next morning at 10 AM in Crest Haven Memorial Gardens, Rogers, OH