Bruce Hills

Bruce Alden Hills, 67, of Conneautville, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on December 8, 2018.  He was born March 13, 1951 to the late Alden and Jeanne (First) Hills in Meadville, PA.  He married Brenda Weeter on August 10, 1974. She survives. Bruce graduated from Meadville High School in 1969.  He did his tool and die apprenticeship at Pennsylvania Tool and Gages. He then went to work at AC Machine with his dad, brother and brother-in-law.  In the 1980’s he went to Syst-A-Matic Tool and Design, where he was president. Bruce enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially trips to Colorado. He was actively involved with livestock at the Crawford County Fair and eventually joined the Crawford County Fair Board.  He was a member of the Springboro Fire Dept. shuffleboard team, a social member of the Conneautville American Legion, a member of the Norrisville Sportsman’s Club, on the 4-H Advisory Board and a member of the Homeshow Baked Goods Department at the Crawford County Fair.   Bruce was an avid Steelers fan, enjoyed working in his garden and canning. He loved spending time with his family.  Bruce is survived by his wife, Brenda of Conneautville, PA; one daughter, Jennifer Yania and her husband Wes of Uniontown, OH; one son, Shawn Hills of Saegertown, PA; two grandchildren, Colton and Lyndsay Yania; one sister Susan Miller and her husband Ken of Meadville, PA; one brother, Jeffrey Hills and his wife Robbin of Lincoln, IL and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his infant daughter, Lindsay. Friends and family are invited to call at the Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 12 from 1-3 pm and 5-7 pm. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 7 pm.  Burial will be private at Greendale Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to PSCE: Crawford County 4-H (Attn: Paula Lucas), 1099 Morgan Village Rd. Suite A, Meadville, PA. Please sign Bruce’s guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to HATHEWAY-TEDESCO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 614 BALDWIN ST. MEADVILLE, PA.