Survived by his wife of 40 years, Debbie; his daughters, Shelby (Jim) Doloughty, and Morgan (Richard) Withee. Loving pap pap of Aiden Doloughty, Mason, and Charlotte Withee, and his four legged sidekick, Jack. Forever in our memories will be the intense rummikub games that Ralph won more times than not and his renowned pizzelles made in mass at Christmas and given out as gifts by the dozens. Ralph was a big personality with a servant’s heart and hands. Not only did he make you feel better when he saw you but sent everyone off with “Keep Smiling!” Until we meet again, Keep smiling! He was a member of Bethel United Presbytarian Church. Donations may be made to Bethel United Prebysterian Church, 418 Beatty Rd., Monroeville, PA 15146. A Memorial Service will be held, Thursday, at 7 p.m., at Bethel United Presbytarian Church.
On June 7th, 2020, God called Douglas to glory where he was hospitalized at UPMC East Monroeville.
Douglas was born and raised in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, PA. He was educated at Schenley High School. After high school, Douglas attended welding school. He worked at Us Steel and Wilkinsburg High School as a Custodian.
Douglas was a loving father brother and son. He was known to be the best hand ball player around. Douglas was a confident man. He believed that everyone had an opinion and he was flexible enough to view things from multiple perspectives. Douglas was a great thinker, strategizer, orator, and debater. He would utilize many of these characteristics during his employment at various jobs. Douglas was a strong and disciplined man who lived life enthusiastically. Later in life Douglas accepted our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. After acknowledging the Lord as his personal savior, Douglas had completed his earthly task and was called home by God.
Douglas had three children Douglas Hill Jr. by Phyllis Jackson and in matrimony with Linda Hill, they had two daughters Maxine Hill and Jacqueline Hill Williams. Douglas later married the late Dorothy Dawson Hill who proceeded him in death.
On Sunday June 7th, 2020 Douglas completed his earthly duties and was reunited with his mom Delores (Dee Dee) and brother Clarence Hill Jr.
Douglas leaves to cherish his memory, his loving children, Douglas Hill Jr., Maxine Hill and Jacqueline Hill Williams. His dad Clarence (Sonny) Hill: 4 Sisters Ella Rawlings, Rhonda Owens, Renay Hairston, Monique Davis and one sister Saleema Hill who proceeded him in death. Nine grandchildren