Douglas S. “Griz” Hillberry, 61, of Worthington, died on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in ACMH Hospital. He was born on Sept. 2, 1960, in Kittanning, to the late Charles Greir and Sherry (Evans) Hillberry. Griz was a graduate of Worthington High School Class of 1978, and New Castle School of Trades. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a machinist for II-VI in Saxonburg, for 10 years. He was a member of the Craigsville Legion and Buffalo Valley Sportsmen’s Club and was also a self-taught guitar player. Left behind to cherish his memory includes: his wife, Connie (McPherson) Hillberry, whom he married on Dec. 24, 1993; daughters, Emily Wise, of Fenelton and Melissa Marree and husband, Doug, of Slippery Rock; granddaughter, Lainey Kay Marree, of Slippery Rock; sisters, Darla (Lynn) Toy and Deanna Hillberry, all of Worthington; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Orie Hillberry; and an aunt, Gloria Hillberry. Family and friends will be received from 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in the F. Duane Snyder Funeral Home, 119 Bear St., Worthington, until time of funeral services at 5 p.m. with the Rev. Nathan Bramlet officiating.
Burial will be in Butler County Memorial Park.
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