Marcia Hill
Marcia Mitchell Hill, 74, passed away on Aug. 21, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz.
Marcia Ann Mitchell was born on Jan. 7, 1947, in Natrona Heights, to William Vincent Mitchell, who passed away in 2005, and Valerie Joan Mitchell, who passed away in 2012.
A 1964 graduate of Har-Brack High School, Marcia received a bachelor's degree from Clarion University, and a master's degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974.
On Jan. 23, 1971, Marcia married Charles Richard Hill at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Natrona Heights. Charles passed away in 1993.
Marcia and Charles had one child, Benjamin Mitchell Hill, who was born on Jan. 13, 1976, in Butler.
After beginning her teaching career in the Deer Lakes and Freeport School districts, Marcia taught in the Butler Area School District for 20 years, until her retirement in 1999.
Teaching mostly advanced economics, Marcia's sharp intellect and robust personality inspired hundreds of high school students to pursue their dreams through higher education.
Upon retiring, Marcia moved to Tucson, Ariz. A prolific crafter, Marcia embarked on an active retirement of needlepoint, sewing and (fitting for Arizona) beading.
On autumnal Sundays, Marcia relaxed in her favorite chair watching the Steelers in the early game, and the Cardinals in the afternoon game. What Marcia enjoyed most however, was spending time with her beloved grandson, Christopher Coddington-Hill.
Marcia is survived by her son and his family, Benjamin Hill, Alicia DeWitt and Christopher Coddington-Hill.
Marcia is also survived by two siblings, Carole Fries of Chambersburg, Pa., and Keith Mitchell of Cranberry, Pa.
Reuniting with Charles, Marcia will be entombed at the Calvary Mausoleum in Butler.
HILL — Family, friends and former students of Marcia Mitchell Hill, who died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, are invited to celebrate Marcia Hill's life from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at The Chop Shop, Butler.
Arrangements are under the direction of THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, Butler.
Condolences may be made at www.thompson-miller.com.
