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Sarah L. Hontz
February 23, 2020

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New Bedford - Sarah L. Hontz, 35, of New Bedford passed away February 23, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Ms. Hontz was born in Framingham, MA, daughter of Bruce W. and Ann M. (Lynch) Hontz of Monroe, NC. She resided in New Bedford most of her life. Sarah loved kids and she was employed as a nanny in various local private homes. She worked as a cashier at Rite-Aid and made jokes about how tall she felt behind the counter. She loved having the chance to talk to so many different people. She was sincerely loved by her nannying families and co-workers, and many remained close friends well after the time she was no longer able to work. Sarah made friends everywhere she went.

Sarah loved going for drives to Newport and Gooseberry Island. She was a very active person and enjoyed a brisk walk with an iced coffee. She climbed a mountain. Sarah loved discovering new music, singing, dancing, and was a natural performer. As a child, Sarah had a singing group with her sister and some friends. She kicked people out when they weren't taking it seriously enough. As an adult she could be found on the karaoke circuit, making ever more friends and singing Johnny Cash.

Sarah was a mom and was so proud of her son. She took great joy in taking Ben to new places and showing him new things. Sarah made sure he had the coolest music playlist that a kid could have. They sang the bumblebee song together until Ben was tired from laughter. He's a performer just like her. Sarah was happy to have a little family. They had a lot of adventures in the short time they had together.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son: Benjamin D. Hontz of New Bedford; her partner: Ashley L. Zitano of New Bedford; her sister: Rebecca A. Hontz of Hull, MA; her brothers: Bruce W. Hontz, Jr. of Monroe, NC, Craig A. Hontz of McKinney, TX, and Gilbert M. Hontz of Monroe, NC; and 2 nephews.

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