Elroy L. Hillwig

Melvin L. “Elroy” Hillwig Jr., 78, of Grove City died Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Grove City Hospital.

Born August 27, 1945 in East Brady, he was the son of Melvin L. and Rose (Bowser) Hillwig.

A Vietnam Veteran, Elroy served in the US Navy on the USS Coral Sea.  He was a member of the American Legion Post #488, Bradys Bend.

On February 6, 1971, Elroy married the former Ellen L. Parker.  She survives.

Elroy worked at Witco Chemical and later repaired roofs in Florida for 15 years.

Elroy was of Presbyterian faith.  He enjoyed golf, fishing and hunting. 

He is survived by his wife Ellen Hillwig of Grove City, and two sons, Linc (Donna) Hillwig of Grove City and Justin (Joy) Hillwig of Coraopolis. 

He is also survived by two sisters, Barbara Hoover of Butler, Nancy (Lyle) Hutchinson of Karns City, one brother, Greg (Debbie) Hillwig of Butler, 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Elroy was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Donald and Robbie, and one granddaughter, Serenity. 

Friends of Melvin L. “Elroy” Hillwig Jr. will be received from 4:00-7:00 PM Monday, May 13, 2024 at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. 707 Kellys Way, East Brady, PA 16028

A funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM Monday in the funeral home with Pastor Paul DeBacco.

He will be buried in Bradys Bend Cemetery.

The Hillwig family suggests that memorials be made in Elroy’s name to the American Legion Post #488, 975 PA-68, East Brady, PA 16028 of the Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.

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