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David Hillen Obituary

David M. Hillen, 35, of Eighty Four, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 29, 2016, in his home.
He was born on October 26, 1980, in Washington, a beloved son of Sheree M. Bodvake of Canonsburg and the late David L. Hillen.
Mr. Hillen attended Canon-McMillan High School.
He worked in masonry and most recently worked as a laborer with Frazier Plumbing in Canonsburg.
Mr. Hillen enjoyed body building, riding dirt bikes and street bikes, hunting and fishing. Above all, he loved his children. He was a very loving and caring father.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are two, precious daughters, Vanessa and Kaylee Hillen of Eighty Four; a loving sister, Brittany (Adam Miles) Ragazzini of Eighty Four; nieces and nephew Gia Ragazzini, Jackson Ragazzini and Addison Miles, all of Eighty Four; maternal grandfather Joseph Bodvake of Canonsburg; paternal grandmother Cora Hillen of Lawrence; aunt Linda (JC) Stevens of Cecil; uncles Jimmy (Lisa Marchando) Hillen of Lawrence and Joseph F. Bodvake of Denver, Colo.; and cousins Kelsey Stevens of Cecil and Wesley and Kayla Hillen of Lawrence.
Deceased, in addition to his father, are his maternal grandmother, Rose Bodvake, and paternal grandfather, David Hillen.
Friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, Lin Webb, funeral director, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where a funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, with the Rev. Donald O'Hare officiating. Interment will follow in Woodruff Memorial Park, North Strabane Township.
To extend or view condolences, visit www.salandrafunerals.com.

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Published by Observer-Reporter on May 1, 2016.

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Sheree Bodvake

April 25, 2019

My Dear Son,
I'm Missing You Son on on this 3rd Anniversary.
Not a Day goes by without a Tear for You David.
I Keep Every Happy Memory Together Dear to Me David, You were One of a Kind & Very Special to Me.
You kept Us All on Our Toes that's for sure.
(Thank You for All the Signs You give Me too.)
Until I see You...Remember Mom Loves You So Much. Rest with God Son.

May 23, 2016

My Precious Angel. I Love & Miss You. Until We Meet Again.

May 23, 2016

Until We Meet Again My Precious Angel.

Karen Moxon

May 2, 2016

I am very sorry for the loss of David, he was part of our family and we will miss him.

Louis Hema

May 2, 2016

Prayers for your Ohana , may the lord help them through this time of sorrow . aloha cuz , R.I.P

Mark Whalen

May 2, 2016

David , you will be missed brother !!! Until we meet again !!!!

Kathy Stuparitz

May 1, 2016

Dear Linda & Kelsey and Hillen family, I am so sorry for your loss. I only met David once when Linda & I worked at Mayview together, and he was a handsome, fine young man. I know how much you, his family, loved him, and I am deeply sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. Love, Kathy Stuparitz

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