Richard D. Hillis announces sale of Funeral Homes in Petrolia and Rimersburg to John W. Bauer and Jennifer Bauer Eroh of Kittanning {December 27, 2010}
After over 40 years in business, Richard D. Hillis proudly announces the sale of his funeral homes in Petrolia and Rimersburg to John W. Bauer and Jennifer Bauer Eroh of the Bauer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., in Kittanning. “Lucille and I are honored to have served the communities of Petrolia and Rimersburg, and helped our friends in their times of sorrow. We look forward to Jack and Jennifer continuing to provide excellent service to our communities.”Speaking about the company announcement, Jack Bauer commented, “The Bauer staff will continue to care for the members of the Petrolia and Rimersburg communities during their most difficult times. Our goal for the Bauer – Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. will be to provide the finest funeral service with attention to compassion, dignity and respect. The tradition of excellence both family businesses are known for will truly benefit the families we serve. We are proud of the great history and reputation of each firm.”
Jack Bauer and the Bauer family have owned and operated the Bauer Funeral Home in Kittanning for 64 years, the Clark Chapel of the Bauer Funeral Home in Elderton since 1982, and the Bauer-Bly Funeral Home in Dayton, PA since 1996. “We are very pleased to add the Petrolia and Rimersburg locations to our family of funeral homes, fostering our belief that our reputation is our most valuable asset”, stated Jennifer Bauer Eroh. “We will continue to make every effort to serve each family as if it were our own.”
Deana R. Turner of Chicora, was named manager of both Bauer-Hillis Funeral Homes and will continue the legacy of care Mr. Hillis has established with the families of Petrolia and Rimersburg. “Deana will be a great asset in achieving our goal of providing exceptional funeral service to the families of Petrolia and Rimersburg,” added Jennifer Bauer Eroh.