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Homer E. Hilty

7/18/1937 - 12/15/2015

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Obituary For Homer E. Hilty

Homer E. Hilty, 78, of Wintersville, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. He was born July 18, 1937 in Canton, OH a son of the late Homer E. and Mary Eva Cooper Hilty. Homer was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School and attended Manchester College in Indiana. He came to Steubenville in 1959 while working for a Canton, OH parking firm. In 1970 Homer purchased the Empire Sign Company and in 1972 he purchased the Gilbert Sign Company. He sold that company in 1982 and moved, along with his family, to Lakeland, FL. He worked for several sign companies for one year and returned back home to Wintersville, OH. Homer then started a new sign company Sign America which he operated from 1985 to the present. Homer and his wife Judy were charter members of Colonial Baptist Church where he served as a trustee. Surviving are his dear wife Judy Hilty; two sons Robert (Sandra) Hilty of Richmond, OH and Scott (Robin) Hilty of Richmond, OH; two daughters Jackie (John) Ruggles of Odessa, FL and Kim (Kress) Cronin of Steubenville, OH; eight grandchildren Kelly Cronin, Korie Cronin, Katy Cronin, Emily (Jeremy) Hilty Matics, Jessica Hilty, Sara Hilty, Michael Ruggles and Noah Ruggles; great granddaughter Kallie McKeegan; two brothers Roger (Linda) Hilty of Steubenville, OH and George (Susan) Hilty of Wadsworth, OH; sister Ruth (Joe) Fausnight of Indiana and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Colonial Baptist Church, 201 Gumps Lane, Wintersville on Friday 6 – 8 p.m. and Saturday 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. where a funeral service will be held Monday 10 a.m. with Pastor Randy Sells officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Dunlope – Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville. Memorial contributions may be directed to Colonial Baptist Church, Wintersville, OH; Independent Baptist Mission for Asians, Marietta, OH; or Center of Hope (Friendship Room Warming Center), Steubenville, OH.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Calvin & Dorothy Wise

    Judy and family, so sorry to hear of Homer's passing but we all rejoice in his homecoming. We know he is now in the arms of Jesus and someday we will all join our loved ones. Judy, you and your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    LAMAR and ANNA MAE LANTZ

    Our sympathy and prayers to you, Judy, and the family. It is difficult to believe that Homer has left this world, but we rejoice that he is with his heavenly father. We had so much fun growing up together as cousins. May God's strength support you in the coming days. Our prayers are with you. Love in Christ, Lamar and Anna Mae

  • 09/03/2024

    Joe Darling

    Judy, I was so surprised to hear about Homer's passing. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Especially me. He was such a great man in my mind. Please don't hesitate to call me, if you need anything Judy. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

  • 09/03/2024

    Joe Darling

  • 09/03/2024

    the cherepko family

    Judy and kids, I have been thinking and thinking about all the wonderful memories of our kids had growing up together, Donnie and Bobby was just telling me yesterday what fun they had, and Homer was always joining in! We are going to miss him, and he is for sure with The Lord! If you need anything at all just call! Love, the cherepko family

  • 09/03/2024

    Vince & Karen Boggia

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on December 18, 2015

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A Red Poinsettia 8 inch was ordered on December 18, 2015

  • 09/03/2024

    Ellen & Dale Swickard

    Our deepest sympathies to Judy & all the family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A White Poinsettia 8 inch was ordered on December 17, 2015

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    An A GARDEN PATH was ordered on December 17, 2015

  • 09/03/2024

    Christopher and Gaylynn Dutton

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was sent by Signcom, Inc. on December 17, 2015

  • 09/03/2024

    Bruce Farkas & Signature Sign Co.

    Deepest sympathy to Homer's family, friends & everyone at Sign America.Sincerely, Bruce Farkas & everybody at Signature Sign.

  • 09/03/2024

    Linda Bly

    Our prayers for the family in this time of grief.He was an excellent example of a good person. He's is now home. God bless him.

  • 09/03/2024

    Linda, Jaid,Jacque Bly

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    Molly McGovern

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    Bill and Molly McGovern

    We are praying for all- we are grateful to have been blessed by his friendship.

  • 09/03/2024

    David Kendall

    Was so sorry to hear about Homer. He was a very good Neighbor when I lived beside him and Judy in Wintersville.They were both very good People. R.I.P HOMER THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY

  • 09/03/2024

    Bill Blackburn

    My prayers go out to Homers family, I remembered him when I had the tire shop in Richmond. He was a good man that was a piller of his community. Sincerely, The Blackburn Family

  • 09/03/2024

    Jim and Joy Clements

    We'd like to send our condolences to Judy and the family. Homer was a dear friend and neighbor.He will be greatly missed. Judy, we'll keep you in our prayers. May GOD Bless

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A THE COLOR OF MEMORIES TABLE ARRANGEMENT was sent on December 16, 2015 Our deepest sympathies to Judy, Kim, and family. May your love and faith support you through this time of sorrow. Christine & Steven Hord

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