Linda J. Hilton, 65, of Manheim, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Isabel Fichthorn Witman. Linda was the wife of the late, Preston L. “Flip” Hilton who died in July of 2004. For over 38 years Linda was employed at Fenner Drives Corporation, Manheim. Linda was the companion of Gerald L. “Jerry” Shirk of Lititz.
Surviving in addition to her companion, Jerry, are two sons: Michael K. Hilton of Lititz, Daniel L. husband of Kimberly Hilton of Landisville, grandchildren, and two sisters, Susan wife of Edward Blouch of Lebanon and Peggy wife of Steve MacFeat of Millersville. Preceding her in death is a sister, Sandy Wolfe and two brothers: Larry Witman and Garry Witman.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Linda’s funeral service at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 2:00 PM. There will be a viewing on Sunday evening at the Buch Funeral Home, from 6:00 PM till 7:30 PM and also on Monday afternoon, from 1:00 PM until the time of the service. Interment will be in Manheim Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in Linda’s memory to Hospice and Community Care, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.