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William Hilty Obituary
William J. Hilty, 78, of Ford City, passed away on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in his residence.
A son of the late Ralph T. Hilty and Bertha Mae (Smail) Hilty, he was born on Dec. 26, 1940, in Parks Township, Pa.
William had been employed as a bundler with Allegheny Ludlum in West Leechburg, and Vandergrift, for 30 years before retirement. He was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church (Brick Church) in Burrell Township. William enjoyed making maple syrup and wine, smoking meats, playing cards and travelling (especially going to camp and Benezette to see the elk). He was a member of the Dry Hollow Hunting Camp and a lifetime member of the Keystone Elk Country Alliance.
Survivors include his son, David Hilty (Kristine), of Ford City; his daughter, Sharon Rutherford, of Hartselle, Ala.; five grandchildren: Sasha Favor
(Kory), Patrick Curry, Katrina Messinger, Leah Tatsak (Adam) and Evan Hilty (fiancée Emily); a brother, George T. Hilty (Evelyn), of Ford City; three sisters: Maxine Cooper, of Michigan, Ruth Montgomery (Bill), of Ford City and Rose Debnar (Emil), of Kittanning; and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Alice K. (Knell) Hilty in November
2015; and three brothers, Wayne, Ronald, and Ralph Hilty, Jr.
Friends welcomed by his family on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 20, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Clawson Funeral & Cremation Center, 170 Main St., Leechburg, (724-842-1051). Additional visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. immediately followed by funeral ceremonies on Saturday, Sept. 21, at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 2244 Garretts Run Road, Ford City, with Pastor Barbara Love officiating. Interment following at Brick Church Lutheran Cemetery in Burrell Township. In lieu of flowers, donations in William's name may be made to the Keystone Elk Country Alliance, 134 Homestead Drive – PO Box 315, Benezette, PA 15821. Condolences to the Hilty family may be offered at www.clawsonfuneralhome.com.
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Dave Dilick
September 24, 2019
We grew up together, later worked with him at a GE facility in Kittanning. Great guy, great family. Will remember him for a long time.my condolences to the family.
Kelly Okeefe
September 20, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. Bill was such a wonderful man. I miss waiting on him and will truly miss seeing him!
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