Shirley J. (Truesdale) Hiwiller

Shirley J. Hiwiller, age 77, of North Washington passed away the morning of January 7, 2026 at her sister’s home after a battle with cancer.

She was born on July 30, 1948 in Ridgeville as the daughter of the late Robert W. and Winifred S. (Smith) Truesdale.

Shirley graduated from Moniteau High School class of 1966 and worked for over 30 years as a section chief for the Office of Personnel Management in Boyers until her retirement.  She attended Community Alliance Church and formerly was a member of Ridgeville Methodist Church. She liked doing crafts and most of all loved her grandchildren.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 54 years, Richard “Dick” “Konker” Hiwiller, whom she married on May 14, 1971; her daughter, Melanie Hilliard (Patrick O’Donnell) of North Washington; her son, Doug (Lisa) Hiwiller, of Ohio; and five grandchildren: Erika (Zach) Sumner, Makenna and Kaylie Hilliard, and Brendan and Megan Hiwiller. She is also survived by five sisters: Judy (Dale) White of Green Valley Arizona, Joyce (Jim) Whitmire of Petrolia, Cathy Ryan of Butler, Barbara (Ed) Biddle of West Sunbury and Pam (Jeff) Maxwell of Slippery Rock; one brother: Dennis (Julie) Truesdale of Hilliards; three aunts: Brenda Zanella, Mary Ann Bennick, and Ellen (George) Hockenberry; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son, Eric Hiwiller, and an infant brother.

Family and Friends will be received from 5:00-7:00 pm Sunday January 11, 2026 at the William F. Young Funeral Home 132 Main Street West Sunbury. Private Funeral Services will be held Monday January 12, 2026 with Pastor Mark Pastoria of Community Alliance Church officiating. Burial will be held Privately at West Sunbury Union Cemetery.

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