Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1944
DIED
2016
FUNERAL HOME
Stephen Hika Obituary
Stephen T. Hika Jr., 72, of Cadogan, passed away on Sept. 17, 2016, at Allegheny Valley Hospital.
He was born on Feb. 28, 1944, in Kittanning to Stephen T. Sr. and Helen Phillippi Hika.
Steve worked as a technical manager at Moonlight Mushrooms until he retired. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the St. Lawrence Church in Cadogan.
He enjoyed fishing. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ford City Eagles, American Legion in Cowansville and was a former member of the Latin American Club.
His survivors include a son, Stephen T. Hika III of Cadogan; grandchildren, Robert Dale Damore Jr. and Chelsea Lynn Hockenberry; and brothers, Mark and Beverly Hika of Worthington and Gregory and Patricia Hika of Kittanning.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Natalie Williams Hika; daughter Stacy Ann Hika; and brother Johnathan Michael Hika.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Mantini Funeral Home, 701 Sixth Ave., Ford City. Additional viewing will be held from 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home until the time of a prayer service at 12:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. at St. Lawrence Church in Cadogan with Father John Harrold officiating. Interment will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Hika
Sponsored by Mantini Funeral Home, Inc..
3 Entries
September 21, 2016
John Alberti and family
Bob & Diana Claypool
September 19, 2016
Our deepest sympathy.
Steve & Sandy Bowser
September 19, 2016
Our deepest sympathy
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Stephen Hika's name
Memorial Events
for Stephen Hika
Sep
21
Sep
21
Sep
22
Sep
22
How to support Stephen's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Stephen Hika's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
