RICHARD G. HILLIARD

Richard G. Hilliard, 72 of Prugh Farm Rd., Plumcreek Twp., PA, died Sunday, May 29, 2011 at his residence.

He was born March 18, 1939 in Rural Valley Boro., Son of the late Glenn Hilliard and Ruby (Harkleroad) Hilliard.

He was a member of Lifetime Member - NRA enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and building "Things".

He worked as a Coal Miner R & P Coal for Castle Rubber - Butler .

Surviving are his Mother of Yatesboro, his companion Ruth Graham of Kitttanning; 1 Daughter - Shelly Lynn Clawson and Husband Steve of Kittanning, PA; 2 Sons - Matthew Hilliard and wife Melissa of Lucerne Mines, PA and Josh Hilliard and companion Malory of Mechanicsburg, PA; 1 Sister - Linda Schumacher and husband Ron of Rochester, NY; 5 Brothers - Ron Rearick and wife Jeanne of Whittler, NC, Don Hilliard and wife Esther of Indiana, PA, Ken Hilliard of Rural Valley, PA, Bill Hilliard of Rural Valley, PA and Ray Hilliard and wife Malinda of Rural Valley, PA; 3 Grandsons, Adam, Zach and Mason and numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving is his wife Mary Jane Hilliard of Worthington.

He was preceded in death by Father and 1 Daughter - Margaret Hilliard.

Private Services were held at the Carson/Boyer Funeral Home, Inc. 724 Main St. Rural Valley, PA 16249.