Donald Hill

Donald Robert Hill, 92 Donald Robert Hill, 92, died peacefully at home on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019 in Lancaster. Don was born on June 5, 1927 in Erie, Pa., to Gertrude Pender and Joseph Hill. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, and after attended Vanderbilt University. He worked as a metallurgical engineer for U.S. Steel first in Geneva Works, Provo, Utah then in Pittsburg, Pa., for over 30 years, then as a consultant for U.S. Steel. He was recognized in "Whos Who" in American for his money saving research for the Cold Rolling Mills in U.S. Steel plants. While on assignment in Utah, Don met and later married Donna Lundell on Sept. 3, 1955. She passed away on March 14. 2007. Don had a love of reading, music, photography, model railroads, enjoying the family cottage at Lake Erie, as well as spending winters in Daytona, Fla. in retirement. He loved formatting family movies and photos on his Apple computer as well as informational YouTube videos, and was always eager to learn new things and see new places. At 90 years of age he moved to Lancaster from Pittsburgh. Dons sister reports that he was the most generous, kind person. When she was young and lost her eye, Don told the doctor to take one of his eyes to give to her. Don was a proud father, a loving grandfather, and a joyous great-grandfather. Don is survived by his daughters, Annette (Louis) Boccio of Lancaster and Collette (Jim) Holbert of Bridgeport, W. Va; sister JoAnn (William) Jakubowski of Indiana; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; In-Laws, Janice Lundell of Payson, Utah and Roy and Carol Lundell of Spanish Fork, Utah; and faithful companions Stig and Etta. Don was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna; sisters Judith Morrin and Shirley Heffner; and brother Paul Hill. He also was a proud member of the American Legion Post #208 in Waxhaw, N.C. Arrangements for a private memorial service are being handled by Jerry Hartley Funeral Home, 684 Hubbard Drive, Lancaster, SC 29721. http://www.jerrylhartleyfuneralhome.biz/ The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please send donations to Agape Hospice, 1326 Ebenezer Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732. Dons family is extremely grateful for the love and compassion shown to Don by this wonderful hospice. .