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Robert “Bob” John Hill Jr., 58, of Harmony, was called home peacefully Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at UPMC Passavant Hosital, while under the care of the Hillman Cancer Center. He was embraced by his wife, children and grandchildren.

Born Nov. 24, 1966, in Pittsburgh, Bob was the son of Mary Elaine (Smith) Hill and the late Robert John Hill Sr., of Manor. He was the loving brother to his two sisters, Kelly (Rob) Caruso and Amy Hill-Persia, both of Trafford.

A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, Bob served with honor as a Tomahawk Weapons System technician during the Gulf War.

A winter ski trip to Seven Springs during his service is where he would meet the love of his life and devoted wife of 34 years, Andrea “Andi” (Marttala) Hill.

His most treasured role outside the home was serving on the Seneca Valley School Board for 16 years. In 2012, Bob was diagnosed with advanced kidney cancer — a challenge he met with a steadfast refusal to let it define him. His world revolved around his children, frequently reminding anyone that his proudest accomplishment was witnessing their high school, college and medical school graduations, weddings, and, now, the arrival of five beloved grandchildren.

In addition to those aforementioned, Bob is survived by his two children, Dr. Kylan (Rachel) Hill of Cincinnati and Dr. Alissa (Daniel) Hayden of Harmony; his five cherished grandchildren, Kylan Robert Hill II, Harper Patrice Hill, Henry Joseph Hill, Lila Andrea Hill and Hadley Irene Hayden; and his loving nieces and nephews, Natalie (Tom) Rhine, Robbie Caruso and Angela Persia; and his godson, Frankie Persia.

HILL — Family and friends of Robert “Bob” John Hill Jr., who died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, will be received for visitation from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME, 324 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.

A celebration of Bob’s life will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at St. Peter’s Reformed Church, 320 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, with Pastor Dean Adams officiating. Guests are kindly asked to meet directly at the church.

Bob will be laid to rest with full military honors at Camp Run Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Fombell.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to Dr. Leonard Appleman’s kidney cancer research at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to the University of Pittsburgh and write “GENCA, IMO Robert John Hill, Jr.” in the memo line.

Mail checks to: Hillman Cancer Center, Development Office, UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.

Or make a credit card gift online at the following link: hillman.upmc.com/difference/supporting/make-a-gift. Click “Give to Cancer Research,” then “choose area(s) to support,” check the box for “other” at the bottom, and input “GENCA IMO Robert Hill, Jr.”

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.

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