Clare D. Hillgartner

Clare D. "CD" Hillgartner. 95, of North Versailles, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2026. He was born October 9, 1931 in Whitehall and was the son of the late Henry and Martha (Simmons) Hillgartner. CD was a United States Marine Corps Veteran serving during the Korean War. Upon completion of his military service he worked as a crane man for over 36 years at US Steel Irvin Works. CD was a proud member of the Freemasons. He was a past WM of both South Gate - Marshall Lodge 808 and Bethel Lodge 761. He was also a 60 year member of The Omni Lodge 509. CD was a member and Elder of Linway United Presbyterian Church in North Versailles. He volunteered much of his free time with Meals on Wheels and with Ma's Pantry. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sandra (Stanier) Hillgartner; son, Kurt Hillgartner; daughter-in-law, Barbara Hillgartner; grandchildren, George Haywood, Krissy Lexie, Tim (Shawna) Hillgartner, Wesson Hillgartner and Kimber Hillgartner; great-grandchildren, Christian Lowther and Piper Lexie; as well as a niece, JoAnn (Larry) Potts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Don Clare "Buddy" Hillgartner, who passed away December 9, 2004. Friends are welcome on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 from 5:00 pm -8:00 pm and again on Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director. Funeral service will be held Friday, November 6, at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel with The Rev. Jakob Harmon, officiating followed by Marine Military Honors. Private Burial will be held at Lakewood Memorial Gardens in Cheswick. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Linway United Presbyterian Church, 600 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles, PA 15137 OR Meals on Wheels, C/O Linway United Presbyterian Church, 600 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles, PA 15137 OR to Ma's Pantry, C/O Linway United Presbyterian Church, 600 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles, PA 15137. The family asked all who attend CD's visitations and funeral service to please dress casual. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com