Ronald Anthony Hill
February 9, 1947 ~ July 13, 2016
Ronald Anthony Hill, 69, of Weirton passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at the Weirton Medical Center.
Born February 9, 1947 in Steubenville, he was a son of Yolanda A. (Mattioli) Hill and the late Merle E. Hill. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents Luigi and Maria Mattioli and John and Iva Hill.
Ron retired from Continental Can with 37 years of service. He served two tours in Vietnam in the United States Army. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church and the Moose Lodge in Weirton #688. Ron loved making people laugh, he was a happy go lucky kind of guy. He enjoyed having coffee with friends every morning and cutting the grass.
He is survived by his wife Evelyn M. (Kelso) Hill whom he married on April 30, 1997, daughter Katrice Hill of Youngstown, son Anthony Hill of Weirton, stepson Mark Verelst of Burgettstown, granddaughter Shelby Hill of Weirton, grandson Ashton Hill of Weirton, brothers Donald (Min) Hill of Bartlesville, OK, Douglas (Sharon) Hill of Chester and Mark (Cindie) of Weirton, sisters Jeannie (Gary) Masters of Weirton and MaryAnn (Bryan) Holloway of Weirton as well as several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Friday from 3-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., Weirton where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10AM. Rev. Father Anthony Thurston will officiate.
Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 122 South High Street, Morgantown, WV 26501 or to the American Lung Association, PO Box 3980, Charleston, WV 25339.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Evelyn and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing. He was a good man and Karl considered him to be a good friend and co-worker. God bless you all. I will remember you all in my prayers.
Evelyn and Family I am sad for you and your family, Ron will be missed by all who knew him. Remember to take care of you God never gives us something we can not handle with him by your side.
Oh Evelyn and family. So sorry to hear of Ron ‘s passing. So glad we got to spend time with him at our last luncheon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs. Pete and Gerry Graziotto
Evelyn, So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He will be missed. I will always remember his laughter and little jokes. It just doesn’t seem fair that the good ones go first. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers through these sad times . God bless.
Ron was always smiling or laughing .What a good friend. I never seen him mad in all the years at the plant. Sandy and I are so sorry for your loss Evelyn .It was such a shock to us both. Lash and Sandy
So sorry for your loss, Jeannie and all of the Hill family. When I think of Ronnie, I remember he was always laughing.
Evelyn: Such a shock to hear about Ron’s passing. Please know our thoughts and especially our prayers are with you and your family.
Love you,
Jan
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Robert Anthony Hill, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete. I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of….. US Army Veteran, Ronald Anthony Hill, “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Be blessed guys! He’s with his Dad now watching over the family. Please take care of Grandma Hill!!
Evelyn, so sorry to hear that your best friend has left you but rejoice in the fact that he has moved on to meet his Creator. There are no words to describe the sad feelings you and the family have right now. The only comfort to be received is in God’s grace and timing in His will for our lives.
Evelyn, you and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Evelny, I am so sorry for your loss. Even though I never met Ron, I’m sure he was a special person because you chose him for your partner and best friend. My
thoughts and prayers to you and the family.
Sincerely,
Nancy Palak Yenchik
My deep sympathy to the family on the passing away of your loved one. True comfort comes in knowing that death does not come from God. For He (God), promises to do away with death forever.( Heb 2:14; Isaiah 25:8)