Russell T. Hillibush

Russell T. Hillibush, age 57, of Mahanoy City, died Friday at his home.  Born in Shenandoah he was the son of the late Eugene and Shirley (Pritz) Hillibush.  He was a 1983 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and served with the United States Army.  He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Mahanoy City and had last been employed by Walmart Distribution Center.  He enjoyed watching pro football and baseball and listening to music.  He is survived by his wife of 36 years Hye ok (Bae) Hillibush, a brother Ken Hillibush of Shenandoah and a sister Roxanne Gallo of Mahanoy City and 2 nieces Araceli Gonzalez of Texas and Lakelyn Gallo of Mahanoy City.  Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral on Friday morning at 11 AM from Christ Lutheran Church in Mahanoy City.  The Rev. Fred T. Crawford will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow in Sky View Memorial Park in Hometown.  Friends may call at the church on Friday morning beginning at 10 AM until time of service.  Contributions in his name to Christ Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family and will be accepted at the visitation.  David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements.  Please visit  www.jarrettfuneralhome.com for more information.

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