Dwight Hill

Dwight John Spencer Hill, affectionately known as “Johnny”, went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born September 28, 1943, in Frederick, MD, he was the beloved son of the late Spencer Hill and Catherine Ambush Hill.

Johnny graduated from Lincoln High School and served with honor for four years in the United States Navy, stationed in Long Beach, California. After his service, he earned an associate degree in Electrical Engineering from Long Beach City College and later became a certified massage therapist. He worked for Edward Labs and retired from Pfizer. In 1987, Johnny returned to his hometown of Bartonsville, MD, to care for his mother. He worked at Fort Detrick for many years before retiring in 2010.

Johnny was an avid lover of fishing, poker, golfing, and country music. He enjoyed hosting “Thirsty Thursdays” and annual family gatherings, always taking pride in his role as the family “Chef”. He also found great fulfillment in cooking for others and providing massages to hospice patients.

He is survived by his: son, Spencer Hill (Marian) of Sandusky, Ohio; daughter, Christine Hill of Oakland, California; sister-in-love, Mary Hill of Fayetteville, Georgia; beloved granddaughters, Sheena Douglas of Lyndhurst, Ohio, Brittany Devese of Columbus, Ohio, Taylor Hill of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Danielle Vogel (Steven) of Oakland, California; grandson, William Kielty (TZ) of Oakland, California; great-grandchildren, Zennia Thomas of Washington, DC, Uriah DeVese, Saniyah Robinson, and Drake Douglas, Jr. all of Lyndhurst, Ohio; goddaughter, Regina Dupree of Long Beach, California; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Spencer and Catherine Hill; two brothers, Kenneth and James Hill; and four sisters, Ruby Staton, Catherine Mills, Barbara Johnson, and Angie Douglas.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Carol Antoniewicz, Bruce Davis, and Charles Davis for their unwavering support.

Johnny’s memory will forever be cherished by all who knew him, and his legacy of love, kindness, and generosity will continue to inspire those whose lives he touched.