Donald W. Hilfiger, 67, of Ulysses, PA, died Sunday,
December 9, 2018 in his home. Born February 25, 1951, in Coudersport, PA, he
was the son of Malcolm and Dorothy M. Stiles Hilfiger. On June 13, 1970, in Gaines, PA, he married
the former Betty Jo Pepperman, who predeceased him on February 5, 2015. Don was employed as an x-ray technician on
pipeline construction for many years. He
was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 2B. Don and Betty owned and operated the Hitchin’
Post in Shongo from 1993—2008. Surviving
are: his mother, Dorothy Lerch of
Ulysses; two children, Todd (Vickie)
Hilfiger of Whitesville, NY and Billie Jo Hilfiger of Austin; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five siblings,
Sandra Potter of Ulysses,Bonnie (Terry) Timmerman of Whitesville, NY, Debra
(Elwood) Lewis of Ulysses, Pamela (Kevin Davis) Wheaton of Addison, NY, and C.
John “Goog” (Amanda) Putman Hilfiger of Ulysses, PA; two step-siblings, Wendy (Mark) Willenbecker
of Elizabethtown, PA and Randy (Judy) Lerch of Middletown, PA; two aunts, Frances Frost and Margaret
Wright; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and father, he was
predeceased by his step-father, Joseph N. Lerch. A private graveside will be held in Ulysses
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to
Ulysses Library, P.O. Box 316, Ulysses, PA 16948 or the Tri-Town Volunteer
Ambulance, P.O. Box 247, Ulysses, PA 16948.
Arrangements are entrusted to Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service,
Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed
at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.
