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Joseph Hill Obituary
HILL
JOSEPH B.
On Wed., Aug. 17, 2005, age 74, of Penn Hills died peacefully at the Southwestern Veterans Center. Beloved husband of Catherine Ann; loving father of Joseph F. Hill, Timothy P. Hill, Stephen C. Hill, Mary Kay Waltemire, Thomas B. Hill, Beth Ann DeLuca, Cathy Jo Seliga and Jane Marie McGuire; grandfather to Timothy J. Hill, Christopher Hill, Alexander Hill, Joshua Hill, Luke Waltemire, Taylor Waltemire, Carley Hill, Jordan Hill, Nicholas DeLuca, Zachery DeLuca, Michael DeLuca, Joseph Seliga, Michael Seliga, Ellie Seliga and Matthew Seliga; preceded in death by his father Joseph H. Hill, his mother Mary M. (Mangan) Hill and his brother David F. Hill; also survived by sisters, Mary Jo Cefola and Darlene Gilboy and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Hill was a veteran of the US Army from 1952 to 1955, received Bachelor's (1958), Master's (1973) degrees from Duquesne University. He served as a probation and parole officer for over 35 years; additionally, he was an instructor of Sociology at Duquesne University, Indiana University of PA and Penn State University (New Kensington & McKeesport campuses) for 25 years. Friends received at WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills Friday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Prayer Saturday 9:30 am. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Susanna Church 10 am.
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Linda Jennings
August 28, 2005
Dear Waltemire Family,
On behalf of all of those in the MOT Charter School family whom you have blessed with your love and friendship, please accept our most heartfelt condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace and comfort.
Linda Prickett
August 23, 2005
Dear Waltemire Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your dad and grandpop is at a peaceful place and will be with you always - just look in your heart and you will find him. If there is anything I can do for any of you, please don't hesitate to ask.
Love,
Linda Prickett
Dorothy & Ralph Kozora
August 23, 2005
Kay
You have our deepest sympathy.
We had alot of good times together.
Peggy Bell
August 23, 2005
Mary Kay
Your dad can be proud of the wonderful family that he raised. I know he will be missed but his memories will carry on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Jolene Outten
August 23, 2005
Dear MaryKay,
Your struggle over the past year in traveling to Pittsburgh to see your father as often as possible during his poor health was, I'm sure, appreciated by your father and family. Somehow your father knew you were there as often as possible to see him. He's at peace now and you and your family must thank the Lord for that. Now is the time to celebrate his life and not to grieve. Although I didn't know him, I know you well enough to imagine he was a wonderful, caring man - that is most definitely something to celebrate. Take care of your Mom now - her feeling of loss will be even greater than yours. Big hugs!!!
Cathy Opsitnick
August 19, 2005
Mike & Jane,
Please accept my condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Peg Bookser
August 19, 2005
Dear Joe Jr,
We were so sorry to learn of your Dad's death. Please know that our prayers are with you and your Mom and family members. The faculty and staff of St. Cyril's extend their deepest sympathy.
With deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers
Peggy and the St. Cyril's School Family
Tom Wilding
August 19, 2005
Tom,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Take comfort knowing that your father is now at rest in a far better place. Our prayers and good wishes are with you and your family at this time.
Tom and Mari Anne Wilding
Denise Guzik
August 19, 2005
Uncle Joe, you will be sadly missed. You touched my life, and I will never forget you. With Love, your niece, Denise
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