Name: Calling hours for Kenneth E. Hill
Start: 2015-01-19T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-01-19T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Elmira Christian Center

HILL, Kenneth E.

Pine City: Was born December 31, 1933 in Lyons, NY the son of the late George N. and Anna Lois (Finch) Hill, was ushered home to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, January 16, 2015 at the age of 81. Ken is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Phyllis (Congdon) Hill, with whom he has spent 60 wonderful years of love and life with; beloved sons: Kevin Hill of Vestal, NY; Keith (Cindee) Hill of Rostraver, PA; Kerry (Lynda) Hill of Prince Frederick, MD; grandchildren: Dr. Courtney Hill of Lebanon, NH; Lindsay Hill of Myrtle Beach, SC; Kerry Hill of Virginia; Morgan Hill of Elmira Heights, NY; Matthew Hill of Rostraver, PA; Jay Hassler of Rostraver, PA; Ethan Hill of Rostraver, PA; Kierston Hill of Prince Frederick, MD and David Hassler of Rostraver, PA; great grandchildren: Peyton Peterson of Elmira Heights, NY; Keriana Hill of Atlanta, GA; Paxton Peterson of Elmira Heights, NY; sister, Doris Hill of Sebring, FL; sister-in-law, Janet Robbins of Pine City, NY; nephew, Scott Congdon; niece, Renee (Kris) Kinsley; and his church family. Ken was a Veteran of the US Army and proudly served his country. He was the President of Hill Electric for 50 years. Mr. Hill was a faithful member of the former Pentecostal Tabernacle and the current Elmira Christian Center. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Monday, January 19, 2015 from 1 to 4 PM and from 6 to 7 at the Elmira Christian Center 235 East Miller Street Elmira, NY. His funeral service will follow the visitation at 7 PM. Rev. David Leandre will officiate. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in the Elmwood Cemetery Caton, NY. The family will provide their own flowers. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to the Elmira Christian Academy. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home and the church. Ken's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com

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Published by Star-Gazette from Jan. 18 to Jan. 20, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Hill

35 Entries

June 23, 2015

Our condolences to the family. We worked with Ken on a few Rite Aid Store remodels out your way. He was a great man, and it was a pleasure to do business with him.

~Sandra Cook - Machnick Builders, Ltd.

Brad Byer

January 28, 2015

Phyliss-
I'm sorry to hear about Ken's passing. He was a gentlemen and well respected in his industry. I greatly enjoyed knowing him.

Victor Bedzyk

January 25, 2015

Ken was a good friend to my dad, Mike Bedzyk, Jr. and our family. Our sincere condolences to Phyllis and the family. We await the great "day of the Lord's return". Vic Bedzyk

Dennis Greeno

January 21, 2015

Mrs.Hill, , I just read about Kens passing yesterday while at work, I am very sorry to hear of it. I realize that even though we know he's in heave, it doesn't make the loss less painful, my prayers are with you. May God comfort you as only HE knows how.

Katrina Gunn-Gibson

January 21, 2015

Phyllis,Kevin,Kerry and Keith, you were truly blessed to have Ken as husband and father. He was an example of a Godly gentleman, a man to look up to. May the Lord comfort you and be near to you at this time.

Chrissy

January 20, 2015

Mrs Hill, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. It was always a pleasure waiting on the two of you at Red Lobster. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Babie Reece/Farmer

January 20, 2015

so sorry for your loss. i was a sunday school bus kid he will be greatly missed

Don Shedden

January 20, 2015

I have always had the greatest respect and admiration for Ken and Phyllis. Ken, in many ways, took the place of my own dad during my teen years, starting as my sunday school teacher, then, taking us boys on multiple camping trips, and later, deer hunting. I am forever grateful to you both.

Debi Eames

January 20, 2015

My sympathies to Mrs Hill and the family. I had the pleasure of working with Ken for 12 yrs while I worked at Keuka Construction. They just don't make them like they did Ken. RIP The community lost a good man.

January 20, 2015

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Ken. Dale has great memories of working for your company with Ted Cary years ago. For that reason we have our own electrical business in Raleigh NC. Our sympathy goes out to your entire family. Dale and Gail Miller

Ted and Carol Cary

January 20, 2015

Phyllis and family, we were very sorry to learn of Ken's passing. He was a great man and I enjoyed the many years I worked for Hill Electric.

Mark & Tammy Dicks

January 19, 2015

We extend our sincere condolences at this difficult time, as well as our thoughts and prayers to the Hill family. Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" we pray that God's comfort finds each of you during this time of grief.

George and Sue Dicks

January 19, 2015

We only met Kenneth once,and it was enough to see what a wonderful and kind man he was.So thankful for that time we spent with him and Phyllis. "Philtppians 4-13 "

George and Sue Dicks

January 19, 2015

Only met Kenneth once,that was enough to see what a wonderful and kind man he was. Pray God will comfort all the Hill family and loved ones. "Philippians 4-13"

Mark Bedzyk

January 19, 2015

Dear Hill Family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Ken was a wonderful man to everyone who knew him. I will always remember his generosity and all the wonderful trips to the Adirondacks. Our prayers are with you

Karen Rockwell Dennis

January 19, 2015

Phyllis and Kevin Keith and Kerry, so sorry for your loss. you are in my prayers!

Betsy Blake

January 19, 2015

So very sorry for your loss, Hill family, but rejoicing for Ken's gain! God bless you all, prayers are with you.

Bob Bostwick

January 19, 2015

I will always remember Ken as one who helped mentor me as a boy. He truly was an example of the kind of man God desires for us. Will miss seeing him when visiting Elmira, but our separation is only for a short while.

norbert hausner

January 19, 2015

i had the pleasure of working with ken in Watkins glen at the hotel for witch I was the architect. I must say that this man was a honorable honest dedicated gentleman ., everyday I had the pleasure to be with him . he touched my life . I am blessed to have met him . my sympathy to his family his memories live on...all the people at nharchitecture share in your loss.

Dave and Barbara Crandall

January 19, 2015

Dear Mrs.Hilland family, We are very sorry to hear of Ken's Passing. He will be greatly missed. Our family's thoughts are with you.

January 19, 2015

Dear Mrs. Hill and family,so sorry to hear of Kens passing. I will miss doing business with one of most genuine and honest person in the business world. He will be greatly missed. Peter H. Conklin

timothy cosgrove

January 19, 2015

my condolences for your loss

Michael & Sandy Bach

January 19, 2015

To the Hill Family,
My wife and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please accept our heartfelt condolences in this time of sorrow.

Brenda Zolkosky

January 19, 2015

I will miss seeing Ken in the church office on Sunday mornings and also in the church service with his lovely wife Phyllis. My heart goes out to Phyllis and her children may God comfort you at this time in your life and always.

Laraine Bedzyk Zady

January 19, 2015

Dear Hill family, please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of your kind and loving patriarch. I know you will miss him. I'm praying for you. God bless your family. Laraine Bedzyk Zady

January 18, 2015

Sorry to hear the news Lindsey and Ethan.

Joyce Schreppel

January 18, 2015

To the Hill Family ~ I am so sorry for your loss. My sympathy to all of you.

Joyce Schreppel

January 18, 2015

To the Hill Family, I'm sorry for your loss. Sending heartfelt sympathy.

January 18, 2015

Phyllis and family, so sorry for your lost. Hope you find comfort in knowing he will be resting in the arms of God and awaiting you with open arms. Praying His peace be with you at this time. Sharon & Paul Bennett

Bob & Charlotte Hamblin

January 18, 2015

Dear Phillis
we are sorry to hear about your lost. Are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Richard & Betty McKinney

January 18, 2015

We are saddened to loose Ken, but rejoice to know he is with the Lord he loved and lived for. He touched so many lives, especially mine. He's home now and whole. I trust the Lord will give each a peace and a healing in your hearts at this time. We love you!

January 18, 2015

Thinking of Phyllis and family. Ken was a wonderful family man. He will be missed by many.

Fred Fitch

January 18, 2015

Phyllis and Family. I'm sorry to hear of Ken passing. He was a good and honest man. He will be greatly missed.

Robin (Wigsten) Niles

January 18, 2015

Dear Phyllis and family, so saddened by the news of Kenneth's passing, I send you all my deepest sympathy and I will never forget what a sincere heart he always had for life family and friends. His memories will live on forever in my heart .

Jim & Michelle Allen

January 18, 2015

Ms. Phyllis & Family,
We are sorry to hear of Ken's passing. He was my husband Jim's employer when we first moved back here from NC. He was a kind man and a well known business man. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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