William "Bill" Cleveland Hewitt, age 85, of Lemont Furnace, PA., passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at his home, with his family at his side. He was born on January 17, 1929 in Mill Run, PA. Bill was the eldest son of the late William Orville Hewitt and Melvin Marie (Gallentine) Hewitt.

Bill attended school in German Township. Throughout his life he worked as a machine operator for Hagan Dairy and Country Bell Dairy. Bill retired from the Brad Ragan Tire Company in 1987 at the age of 58. Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Laurel F&AM Masonic Lodge #651, Elks Lodge 503, Valley of Pittsburgh Scottish Rite, American Legion Post #51, and the North Union VFW post #8543. Bill enjoyed spending his time gardening and finishing other projects around his home. He was also an avid movie collector; his collection included nearly 4000 movies on DVD and VHS.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by three brothers, Sterling, Wendell K. and Dwayne Hewitt; his mother-in-law, Frances Elizabeth Gordon; his father-in-law, Archie Gordon; and a sister-in-law, Elva G. Downs and her husband James.

Left to cherish Bills memory, are his beloved wife of 56 years, Lois (Gordon) Hewitt; five siblings, Philip Hewitt and wife Martha, Connie Brickner and husband Ted, Gary Hewitt and wife Donna, Richard Hewitt and wife Josie, and Loraine Day, all of Beaver Falls, PA.; two aunts, Katheryn Davis, of Champion, PA., and Beryldene Wilcox, of Youngstown, OH.; special nieces and nephews, Lori and Mark Wasler, Heather Wasler, Eugene and Charlotte Gordon, and Jennifer and Kelly Gordon. Bill will also be remembered by numerous other nieces, nephews, family members, and close friends.

Friends will be received at the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA. 15401, on Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and again on Monday, February 24 from 10:00AM until 11:00AM, the hour of service with Pastors Franklin Bishop, Terry Taluch, and Dan Brant officiating. Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post #51 and VFW Post #8543.

Interment will be privately held in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.

A Masonic Service will be held by Laurel Lodge #651 in the funeral home chapel on Sunday, February 23 at 7:00PM

Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com.