Miriam A. Hilker

Miriam A. Hilker, 74, died Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. She was the wife of Louis E. Hilker for 47 years. Born June 4, 1930, in Union Twp., Adams Co., she was the daughter of the late John S. and Naomi (Mikesell) Messinger. She was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Littlestown, and it's Sunday school, The Women's Guild, and was a former Sunday school teacher. She was also a member of The Chestnut Hill Homemakers Club and The Christian Women's Club. Miriam retired from Jack Tar Togs, formerly of Littlestown, and prior to that she was a seamstress at her home. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Scott A. Hilker of Columbus, Ohio; four daughters, Darla L. Kise of Lebanon, Karen E. Leaman of Dallas, Texas, Lorraine M. Lauer of York and Diane E. Meckley of Littlestown; two brothers, Wilbur J. H. Messinger of Littlestown and Stanley E. Messinger of Houston, Texas; one sister, Gloria L. Koontz of Hanover; four granddaughters; and two grandsons. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ U.C.C., Littlestown with her pastor, the Rev. Melvin S. Mundie officiating. Viewing will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Little's Funeral Home, 34 Maple Ave., Littlestown and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ U.C.C., 131 Christ Church Rd., Littlestown, PA 17340.