Graveside service for Linda Hilty
Linda Hilty, 71, died June 28, 2020. She was born Sept. 8, 1948, in Bluffton, to the late Carol and Helen (Pratt) Hughes.
Surviving are her husband, Thomas E. Hilty Sr.; a brother, Gary (Jackie) Hughes and a sister, Barbara Jennings, both of Findlay; stepsons, Thomas Hilty Jr., of Ottawa, Tony Hilty of Findlay, Toby Hilty of Gatlinburg, Tennessee and stepdaughter, Tara Calvello of Cleveland; 5 nieces and 2 nephews.
Linda was preceded in death by her brother, Dwight (Renee) Hughes.
Linda spent her school years in Beaverdam. She graduated from Bluffton High School, then became a registered nurse retiring from Cleveland Clinic.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, east of Pandora.
Arrangements are entrusted to Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton, Ohio.
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