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C. Lee Hill 1941-2025

C. Lee Hill, age 83, of Mercersburg, PA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Menno Haven Nursing Home in Chambersburg, PA.

C. Lee Hill
C. Lee Hill

Lee was born on July 27, 1941, in Attica, OH, the son of the late Carl Leon and Helen Mae Phenicie Hill. Lee married Kay Zegar.

Lee was a graduate of James Buchanan High School in Mercersburg, PA. After graduation, Lee worked for Mack Truck and D.L. Martin.

In 1972, Lee, with his wife and children, started T.H. Industries and later sold it. He then started Parnell Industries in Mercersburg, PA, closing in 1989. In 1990, along with his family, Lee started Loudon Industries in Mercersburg, PA.

Lee was a member of the Marion First United Methodist Church.

Lee is survived by his wife, Kay Hill of Chambersburg, PA, and numerous children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Lee is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Helen Hill, and one sister, Betty Hill.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Marion First United Methodist Church in Marion, PA at 1 p.m. Casual attire is requested.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lee’s memory to the charity of one’s choice.

The family has entrusted Lee’s care to Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA.

Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of C. Lee Hill, please visit the floral store.


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