George HILEMAN

HILEMAN George George Hileman, 87, of Sylvania Township, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2011, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was a proud 1948 graduate of Penn State University. George was employed as a Professional Engineer with the Babcock and Wilcox Corporation for 35 years and then joined Keeler Dorr Oliver, of Williamsport, PA, where he retired in 1988. A very spiritual individual, embracing the Presbyterian Faith, George served on the National Presbytery for 5 years. He was a Church Elder for more than 50 years, and a Sunday School Teacher. George also served as church Building and Grounds Chairmen as well as Chairman of the Worship Committee during his life of service to the church. He especially enjoyed the Men's Bible Study Group at Christ Presbyterian Church. Not just limiting his time to church service, George found time to serve on the Rittman, Ohio and Williamsport, PA, Planning Commissions. George was also a dedicated volunteer with Habitat for Humanity for 17 years. George is survived by sons, Donald P. (Elizabeth) and James S. (Sharon) Hileman; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Mary Williams of Wyoming, PA. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Beverly L. Hileman, and his brothers, David and Floyd Hileman. George's life will be celebrated at the Christ Presbyterian Church on Monday, October 17th at 10:00 AM. He will be laid to rest, with Military Honors at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, OH. George's family would like to thank the staff of Flower Hospital's Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit, everyone at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, and especially Pastors Tom Schwartz and Cheryl Nutting for their commitment to care and spiritual support for George. Those wishing to make a donation in George's memory may wish to consider, in lieu of flowers, a contribution to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Professional services were provided by the Reeb Funeral Home, Sylvania, OH, where online condolences may be offered at: www.reebfuneralhome.com