James M. Hiller

James M. Hiller, 88, a lifelong resident of the East Mountain section of Scranton, died Friday morning in the Mountain View Care Center, where he was a resident since 2004. His first wife, the former Mabel Dommes, died July 17, 1983. His second wife, the former Beverly Bell, died Dec. 25, 2003.

He was born in Scranton, the son of the late William and Catherine Hurt Hiller. A graduate of St. Mary's High School, he was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, its Church Council, Church Ministry Committee, Membership Committee chairman and Worship Services and publicity chairman for many years.

He served in the Army Air Corps, 322nd Squadron of the 94th Bomb Group during World War II. His decorations and awards, include the European Theatre of Operations Ribbon with two battle stars, the Purple Heart and Cluster of the Purple Heart, the Air Medal, the Presidential Citation and the Good Conduct Medal.

He worked for Sprague and Henwood Inc. for 27 years, was the principal of the school of machine shop at the International Correspondence Schools and employed at Garlet Manufacturing when he retired in 1984.

He was also a member of American Legion Major Edward J. Poch Post 948 and the 94th Bomb GP 1942 A 1945 8th Air Force. He was past treasurer for 22 years of the Lackawanna Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, past noble grand and past district deputy grand master.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Mountain View Care Center for their kind and compassionate care.

Surviving are a son, Wayne Hiller and wife, Nancy, Scranton; a daughter, Wendy Tohme and husband, Dr. Tohme Tohme, Los Angeles; a brother, Robert Hiller, Scranton; four grandchildren, Joanna Hiller, Scranton; Andrea Hiller, Scranton; Ramez Tohme, Los Angeles; and Tarek Tohme, Los Angeles; nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph Hiller and William Hiller.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Trinity United Church of Christ, Prospect Avenue and Beech Street, Scranton, by the Rev. Harrison Putnam, pastor. Interment, Abington Hills Cemetery, South Abington Twp.

Friends may call today from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Miller Bean Funeral Home Inc., 436 Cedar Ave., Scranton, and Tuesday from 9 until time of services in the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Church of Christ, 541 Beech St., Scranton, PA 18505-1810.

Go to www.millerbeanfh.com for additional funeral information, directions or to submit an online condolence card.