Gerald "Jerry" J. Hill

December 30, 1938 - May 29, 2019

Gerald J. “Jerry” Hill, age 80, a resident of Northville died Wednesday May 29, 2019 at the Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville. He was born on December 30, 1938 in Bolton Landing, NY. The son of the late Adalbert and Marion Baker Hill. He was a graduate of Chestertown Central School class of 1956. Jerry was a United States Air Force Veteran serving from 1956 to 1978 until his retirement. He worked for many years for Gifford Tree Service clearing power lines and also sold firewood in the area for over 10 years. On May 28, 1988 he married Erna Mae Sonderfan in Edinburg, NY. He loved dogs and took in many stray animals over the years. He was a member of the Baptist Church of Northville, the American Legion Post 337 in Broadalbin and the VFW Post 942 in Fonda. Survivors include his wife Erna Mae Hill of Northville. One sister; Barbara Christian of Texas. One daughter; Valerie Gladwin of Las Vegas. Two grandsons; Joshua Hill of Massachusetts, and David Martin of Florida. One great grandson Ezra Martin of Florida. Two daughter-in-law’s; Janet Hill and Michelle Hill. Family and friends are invited to Visitation on Saturday June 8, 2019 at the Northville Funeral Home from 11 a.m. to 12 Noon where a memorial service will be held at Noon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northville Fire Department, the Northampton Ambulance Corps. or the James A. Brennan Humane Society. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com.