Robert W. Hileman
February 18, 1931 ~ April 29, 2005
Robert W. Hileman, 74, of Weirton, died Friday, April 29, 2005 at his home. He was born February 18, 1931 in Morgantown, WV, a son of the late Virgil G. and Sarah (Yocum) Hileman. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Virgil Hileman and one sister, Betty Carroll.
For a short time, Robert worked as a photographer for the Weirton Daily Times. He retired with 43 years of service from Weirton Steel where he worked as a pump operator at the pump room. He served his country in the U.S. Marines and was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Follansbee, Weirton Steel 25 Year Club, American Legion Post 10, and the Emergency Radio Relay League which is operated by Local Ham Radio Operators.
Robert is survived by his wife, Laura Faye (Gordon) Hileman, whom he married January 15, 1951; three sons, Michael Hileman, Brad A. Hileman and his wife Beth Ann, and Brian J. Hileman; two daughters, Barbara Merenda and Betty Diaz and her husband Ivan, all of Weirton; two brothers, Clarence Hileman and his wife Velma of Follansbee, WV and Fred Hileman of Sunland, CA; two sisters, Gloria Burger and Dorothy Hess, both of Independence, Missouri; and nine grandchildren, Autumn, Stefanie, and Joey Merenda, Thomas and Hope Hileman, Kvanna and Nicholas Diaz, and Bradley and Ryan Hileman.
There will be no visitation. Memorial services will be held 7 PM Wednesday at Community of Christ Church, Follansbee, WV. Private burial will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton.
Memorial donations may be made to Community of Christ Church, 134 May Street, Follansbee, WV 26037.
Arrangements were handled by Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
We are so sorry to hear that you have lost your dad,please take comfort in knowing he’s at peace and doesn’t have to be sick anymore. Please give your mom a big hug. Let us know if we can be of any help. All our love, Janet Rowland and Renny Ridgway
Dear (Grandma) Faye, I was really sadden by the news of Bob’s death. Both of you were an important part of my life growing up. You were one of the many mothers who helped raise my brother, sister, and me. If you don’t mind I would like to attend Bob’s memorial service on Wednesday. Please know that you and your family are in Patty and my prayers. Your adopted son -Al Boniti Jr.
Ms. Hileman (Faye) My condolences to you and your family on the passing of Bob. I met Bob in the early sixties through ham radio and always counted him as one of my best friends. This past year in spite of his physical problems he was still trying to operate radio and I talked breifly with him on several ocasions last fall and realized how difficult it was for him, but he was still trying. The northern panhandle had a good core of solid, reliable amateur radio operators back then thanks to members like Bob active in all aspects of ham radio made it enjoyable for all that knew him but sadly there aren’t many of us left. Our loss certainly not as great as yours but his personality, drive and enthusiasm has been and will be missed. Again my sincerest condolences to you and your family. Roy Humes
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. What a sweet, wonderful man. I am so glad that I had the chance to know him and to love him. Robbie & Ryan were so hurt to hear that he had passed. He will be sadly missed. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you always.
I know you don’t know me but Bob and Fred used to come to Morgantown to visit my family. Also Virgil.Virgil could play musical instruments and my dad Rex Bolyard loved that! The Hileman family were neighbors of my parents in Westover Wv Sara was with my mom when I was born on Harrison Ave.My sisters and I have wondered what happened to this family.I lost my husband 2yrs ago and Mary Lou lost hers in 2008 Florences in 1991 My brother Raymond died in 1973 Please respond!