William Hilgert, 92, of Scranton, passed away Friday January 20, 2012 at the Kingston Commons Nursing Home, Kingston.

Born in New York, he was the son of the late Frederick and Grace Gruthers  Hilgert.

Mr. Hilgert retired from the New Haven Railroad as a conductor.

He is preceded in death by his brothers Fred, George and Raymond and sisters. Helen and Edna.

Surviving are his wife of 25 years, Mary Agnes King Schmalz, Scranton and sons: William and his wife Christine Hilgert, Lake Arial, Pa., Robert and his wife Sandy Hilgert, Piscataway, New Jersey.; Step children, Margaret and her husband Richard Petcavage, Scranton,; Merle Schmalz, Piscataway, N.J.; and Thomas and his wife Debbie Schmalz, Nazareth, Pa.

5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation on Tuesday January 24, 2012 from 9:30am until 10:30am at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.

Interment will be in Lake Nelson Memorial Park, Piscataway, New Jersey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Community Care, 385 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, Pa. 18704