Dale A. Hilliard

Dale A. Hilliard, 82, of Sarver, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at his residence. Dale was born in Sarver on November 1, 1943, a son of the late Kenneth C. and Margaret G. (Beck) Hilliard. He was the beloved husband of Mary Margaret (Lyczak) Hilliard, whom he married on August 15, 1987. Dale was a 1961 graduate of Freeport High School and later attended Penn Tech, earning a degree in computer technology. He was employed by IBM as a computer technician for 30 years before his retirement. He was a member of the Oliver Collectors Association and the Fort Pitt Hi-Railers Train Group of Western Pennsylvania. Dale enjoyed snowmobiling, farming, and tractor pulls. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Robert (Pamela) Hilliard of Hookstown, Wendy (Bill Hindman) Hite of Emlenton and Tracey Manko of Pittsburgh. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Rachel Hilliard, Stephanie (John) O'Broin, Jacob Hilliard, Matthew (Samantha) Hite, Sara Hite, Nicole (Aaron) Peterson, Camryn Manko, Brenna Manko, step grandchildren, Abby Hindman and Allison Hindman, 3 great grandchildren, Hadley Hite, Hudsyn Hite and Haven Hite and cousin, Glenn (Judy) Bowser of Sarver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Hilliard. Friends will be received on Friday, January 2, 2026 from 2-8 pm at the Redmond Funeral Home, Inc., 524 High Street, Freeport. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11 am at the funeral home. Burial will be held in Freeport Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

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