Dana Alexis Perry-Hunter passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023 at her home in Pottstown, PA. Dana was a loving daughter, a supportive sister, a fun aunt, advisor, and best friend.

Dana was a beloved employee at the Hill School for 22 years where she served as the Associate Director of Admissions. She embraced countless other responsibilities during her time there acting as an adviser, dorm parent, and sixth form adviser, as well, to name a few. Over the past two decades she admitted and mentored hundreds of students, her reach extending far beyond the campus. Prior to her time at Hill she served as an account coordinator at Schneider/Shapiro Communications, a renowned boutique public relations firm in New York City. She graduated cum laude from Amherst College in 2000 majoring in political science.

Dana was a lifelong learner, who always won at trivia and any games of knowledge she played. From a child she was precocious about her environment, and had a photographic memory which allowed her to recall every detail of an encounter or words to music whether it was written in the 1950s or 2000s. Her love of music led her to compile an extensive music collection from which her little sister would often borrow. She often lamented that she wasn’t old enough to be a contestant on the show “Name That Tune.” Family and friends maintain that she could have been a Jeopardy champion. Dana had infinite knowledge and curiosity across multiple subjects and disciplines. She was an avid reader and could engage with you about any subject. She was fluent in Spanish and had facility in several other languages. Her mind was simply masterful.

Dana loved sports both as a spectator and participant. She watched baseball with her grandfather (Poppy), attended basketball games with her father, and was a diehard Eagles fan. She loved physical activities from sailing and riding horses competitively as a teenager to the High School cheerleading squad, playing rugby in college.

She was an incredibly giving individual always in service of others both at work and outside. Having struggled with Multiple Sclerosis for over 20 years, she was particularly sensitive to the needs of people with disabilities and actively supported a number of organizations focused on seeking cures and expanding accessibility. She often envisioned her life after the Hill School as being a consultant to boarding schools and organizations to make their buildings more accessible beyond the minimal ADA regulations. Dana was also a huge animal lover and gave to organizations dedicated to helping animals in need. She is predeceased by her dog Veruca Salt (Vivi) and survived by her second fur baby Rosa Barks.

Dana was a cherished friend by so many and built communities of friends wherever she went. Her special way of lighting up a room with her smile, quick wit, and comedic timing was contagious and has been noted by many. She loved people and was energized by their possibilities making her a perfect fit for academia and the Hill School. She once got to 22 cities in Europe in 31 days and returned with a cadre of friends across the globe. Dana had many friends in Baltimore County Maryland where she attended elementary, middle, and the first two years of high school before moving to Pennsylvania and Great Valley High School where she would graduate. Dana was active at her church, Covenant Presbyterian in Malvern, PA, participating in youth groups and retreats. She leaves many friends in both areas. She is survived by her partner Steven Corteal, her parents John and Dolores, her sister Briana, her brother Marcus, and his spouse Jennifer and their three children Christopher, Ava, and Nicholas, her sweet dog Rosa Barks, and countless uncles, aunts, cousins, and family members.  Dana is predeceased by Otis Perry.  Dana will be missed tremendously, and we know that she will be keeping everyone in stitches in Heaven with her grandfathers, grandmothers, and family. In lieu of flowers, donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, an organization that was very important to Dana, are greatly appreciated.  

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