Sara E. Hillard, 71, of Altoona, died on Thursday, at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Sheldon and Jackquelene (Himes) Buchanan.
Sara enjoyed dancing and being around all of her friends and family. She was a social butterfly who could make friends and have fun no matter what she was doing. She loved her beloved cat, Chappy.
Sara is survived by her son, Joseph Knab III; daughter, Michelle Knab; three sisters; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Hillard; and a brother.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place at Alto-Reste Park. Arrangements are by The Good Funeral Home Inc., Alto-Reste Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Sara’s name may be made to the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.