Barbara R. Hiles, 82, of Chicora, PA, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospice of Cabot, PA with her family by her side.
She was born May 19, 1931 in Warren, PA, the daughter of Norman H. Rieder, Sr. and Elzora Marie (Buzzard) Rieder.
Barb was a lifetime resident of the area, growing up in Bruin and later moving to Chicora. She was a member of the Chicora United Methodist Church. After graduating from Bruin High School, she attended the Butler Business School and graduated in 1950. She was employed as an Executive Assistant to the Personnel Manager for Witco (Sonneborn) for 30 years until her retirement in 1997. While Barb was an avid golfer, she also enjoyed bowling and exercising with her Silver Sneakers friends. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters who were the pride of her life. Barb will be best remembered for her kind and generous heart and selfless character, always taking care of everyone else before herself.
She will be deeply missed by her daughters, Linda L. Hiles, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Dixie L. Laidlaw, of Saxonburg; granddaughters, Whitney and Brooke Laidlaw; and sister, Dixie L. Cooper and husband, Richard, of Harrisburg.
Barb was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Butch, Jim and Bud Rieder.
Relatives and friends may visit from 12 PM until the time of funeral services at 1 PM on Friday, March 14, 2014, at the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 102 S. Argyle Street, Petrolia, with Pastor Ali Fisher officiating.
Burial will be in Bear Creek Cemetery, Petrolia, PA.
Contributions may be made in Barb’s memory to the Chicora United Methodist Church, 151 Fairmont Road, Chicora, PA 16025.