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Grant W. Hillis

1939 - 2022

Grant W. Hillis obituary, 1939-2022, Hunker, PA

BORN

1939

DIED

2022

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Hoffer Wilt Funeral Home - Mt Pleasant Twp

2245 Mount Pleasant Road

Norvelt, Pennsylvania

Grant Hillis Obituary

Grant W. (Pete) Hillis, 82, of Hunker, passed away Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born Mar. 30, 1939, in Greensburg, to the late Grant B. and Dorothy L. (Wolfe) Hillis. He retired in 2001 after many years as a machinist at DME. Pete loved running his sawmill, farming and his antique Allis Chalmers tractors. Pete is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Linda F. (Burchell) Hillis; and their three children, Timi (Ray) Fowler, Dawn (Norman) Stout and Shawn Hillis. Pete was also blessed with five grandsons, Jason (Tara) Stout, Warren Hillis, Dale Hillis, Mitchell (Jocelynn) Hillis and Isaac Fowler; and two great-grandsons, Kaeden and Landon. Also surviving is a brother, Dennis Hillis; and sisters, Connie (Ronnie) Sillaman, Kay Vinkler and Becky Jo Keys. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday Feb. 14, 2022, at JAY A. HOFFER FUNERAL HOME, 2245 Mt. Pleasant Road, Norvelt, PA 15674. Grant's funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 , 2022 in the funeral home, with pastor Paul R. Funk officiating. Interment will follow at Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Greensburg. www.HofferFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Tribune Review from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2022.

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Rosemary Bishop

February 15, 2022

My deepest sympathies to you Linda, and family.
It´s been a long time, since we were neighbors.`
I remember coming to visit you and Pete very often.
May he RIP. And you find comfort in your many years together.

Sending prayers,
Rosemary Bishop Lopushansky

Don Bishop

February 15, 2022

My deepest sympathy to Pete´s family...It´s been many years since I´ve seen him but have such fond memories growing up as his neighbor and friend... He was almost like my big brother!!! RIP. Pete!!

Clarence Bishop. (Tuffy)

February 15, 2022

So many years ago but I can´t forget my early days by his side. May he Rest In Peace.

Patty Rega

February 14, 2022

My sympathy to you and your entire family. will keep all of you in my prayers.

Roberta (Bobbie)Shoaf

February 14, 2022

Linda, I am sorry to read about Pete´s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Patricia Shoaf

February 13, 2022

Dear Linda and family. I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort your hearts.

Denise Stinebiser Nelson

February 13, 2022

I'm deeply sorry about your loss, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need someone I'm here for you.

Jan and Janice Berkle

February 12, 2022

Timi, so sorry for your loss. Sympathies and prayers to you and your family. Rest in peace Pete.

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Feb

14

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Hoffer Wilt Funeral Home - Mt Pleasant Twp

2245 Mount Pleasant Road, Norvelt, PA 15674

Feb

14

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Hoffer Wilt Funeral Home - Mt Pleasant Twp

2245 Mount Pleasant Road, Norvelt, PA 15674

Feb

15

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Hoffer Wilt Funeral Home - Mt Pleasant Twp

2245 Mount Pleasant Road, Norvelt, PA 15674

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2245 Mount Pleasant Road, Norvelt, PA 15674

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