Jean Frances Hilberer, 89, of New Eagle, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed peacefully Sunday, March 26, 2017 in Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born February 24, 1928 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Frank and Frances Dolence Calabrese.
She was a long time member of Stewart Avenue Lutheran Church in Pittsburgh and more recently attended Riverview Baptist Church in New Eagle with her daughter and son in-law. Mrs. Hilberer was a beautician who finally relinquished her perm rods at the age of 80. She was a 70 year member of the SNPJ. In 2009, she moved to John Lignelli Manor in New Eagle. There she made many new friends and enjoyed calling bingo on Saturday mornings.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert, with whom she celebrated 51 years of marriage on April 24, 1999.
She is survived by her children, Sharon Hilberer and her husband John Collier of Minneapolis, MN, Susan James and her husband Keith of Nottingham Township, Shirley "Sunnie" Mallino and her husband Andrew of Richboro, and Brian Hilberer and his wife MaryAnn of Pittsburgh. She was lovingly referred to as "Grandma Jean" by grandsons, Todd James, and Jesse and Matthew Mallino. She adored her great-grandchildren, Tanner, Gianni, Ella, and Luca James who brought her much joy, and was anxiously awaiting the birth of her fifth great grandchild in September.
She will always be remembered for her sparkling eyes, warm smile and generous heart.
Friends will be received on Monday, March 27, 2017 from 4-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Bruce Moses officiating. Interment will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pittsburgh.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riverview Baptist Church, 405 Main Street, New Eagle PA 15067 or to the Washington City Mission Veterans Facility, 84 W. Wheeling St., Washington, PA 15301.