Obituaries
December 1, 2020

Margaret E. Hillman

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Margaret E. Hillman, 95, widow of Raymond E. Hillman, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. She was born in Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late Frank A. Wagner and the late Annie R. Aitken Wagner. She was also pre-deceased by two sons, Allen and David Hillman. She worked as a switchboard operator for many years. She will be missed and remembered by her children, Gary Hillman (Denise), Janice Costello, Maxine Hillman, Phyllis Mays, Denise Kershner (Jeffrey), Thomas Hillman (Dianne) and Eric Hillman (Rebecca); as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to say a special thank you to Good Samaritan Hospice, Woodhaven Nursing and Memory Care and the PACE program for the care they have shown to Margaret. There will be no services held. SIMPSON FUNERAL HOME is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.simpsonfuneral.com.

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