Robert D. Hiltz

April 8, 1936 - February 25, 2021

Robert D. Hiltz, 84, of Rochester, passed away February 25, 2021 at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born April 8, 1936 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late, Walter G. Hiltz, Sr. and the late, Pauline T. Hurrah Hiltz Newton. He was also preceded in death by his step father, William Newton. He was a retired employee of Hussey Copper, Leetsdale, a peacetime Navy Veteran, and a member of the Beaver Falls American Legion, Post 261 for 46 years. Mostly he enjoyed spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion C. Hiltz, in 2012, and a daughter, Maureen E. Hiltz. Surviving is one son and daughter in law, Michael D. and Trish Nash Hiltz, Henderson, Nevada; two daughters and a son in law, Colleen A. and Tom Gerace, Rochester and Doreen R. Hiltz, Boston, Massachusetts; three granddaughters, Michelle, Danielle, and Martina; three grandsons, Robert “BJ” Petrik, Anthony Hiltz, and his wife, Amanda, and Michael Jordan Hiltz; five great granddaughters, Alexis, Haylie, Avery, Annabelle, and Addison; one great grandson, Ayden; a brother and sister in law, Matt and Diane Hiltz, Pocono Mts., PA; and special friends, Izzie Mitsch, Rochester, and Karen and Bill Yezzi, Virginia Beach. Bob’s wish was to be cremated with no services. Inurnment will be in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements are being handled by the WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, INC.349 Adams Street, Rochester. The family wishes contributions go to the Salvation Army, 378 Jefferson, Rochester, PA 15074.