Roger Tracy Hilton

Roger Tracy Hilton, 79, passed away April 15, 2026.  He was born in Akron on January 23, 1947, the son of late Charles and Jean Hilton.  Roger grew up in West Virginia and the Akron area.  He became a mechanical engineer and his first job was a General Tire, where he invented the tire conveyor  belt.  He later had memorable business ventures in Malaysia.  Roger retired from Ultratech in Cuyahoga Falls.  As a person, Roger will always be remembered as a man who loved his family.  He was the most generous and laid back person you could meet.  In his free time, he enjoyed gardening with his wife and he also volunteered as a school bus driver.  In addition to his parents, Roger is preceded in death by his wife Stephana.  He is survived by his daughter Tracy (Michael) Harsh; son Stephen (Barb) Hilton; sisters Elizabeth Young and Paulette Simmons; brother Charles Hilton; granddaughters Amanda Harsh and Brianna Yeager; as well as his great grandchildren Taegan and Jaxxon O'Reilly.  Per his wishes, cremation will take place and his family and close friends will celebrate his life.  Arrangements entrusted to Adams Mason Funeral Home (330) 535-9186