Robert A. Hillberry
Robert A. “Bob” Hillberry, of Washington, went home to Jesus, his faithful Savior, Thursday, September 23, 2021, at age of 82, surrounded by loved ones.
Bob was born July 16, 1939, in Mt. Morris, a son of the late W. Ralph and Edna D. Renner Hillberry.
In addition to being a dedicated, loving husband and father, Bob also loved helping others. He was a longtime member, deacon and elder of Faith United Presbyterian Church in Washington, and served as district governor of Rotary International and as president of the Washington camp of the Gideons International. Additionally, he served in various leadership capacities and board positions for the Washington Presbytery, the United Way of Washington County, the Boy Scouts of America, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, the Washington Cemetery Association and Vision Services of Washington-Green Counties. He served for years with Meals on Wheels and Washington City Mission.
He served his country in the Air National Guard from 1956-1977.
He worked for the Metropolitan Life Insurance company for more than 40 years in numerous Pennsylvania locations including Midway, Monongahela, Johnstown and Washington, where he retired as general manager. In all aspects of his life Bob followed the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.”
Throughout his life, relationships were always very important to Bob, who had learned from his father that “we were put here to help each other” — – a conviction he always sought to pass on to his own children.
On September 17, 1960, he married Sally Sawhill, who survives.
Also surviving are three children, Pam (Craig) Marsh, Brad (Brenda) and Brian (Cathy) Hillberry; and grandchildren, Shawn Marsh, Sara Marsh, Julie Foley, Brandy Kite, Robert Hillberry, Keith Hillberry, Justin Hillberry, Jeremy Hillberry; and 10 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Daniel (Nancy) Hillberry. His family was to him, to the end, a source of great pride and consolation.
Deceased are Bob’s mother- and father-in-law, J. Edward and Sally Sawhill; a nephew, Bruce Sawhill; and brother-in-law, Edward Sawhill in Heaven.
Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, September 27, in Hummell & Jones Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington, Douglas M. Jones supervisor, Lawrence K. Donovan, director. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 28, in Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 East Beau Street, Washington.
The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to a charity of one’s choice, especially those organizations listed above.
Condolences may be expressed at www.hummellandjones.com.