He was born March 10, 1930 in Harrisburg; he was the son of the late Harry R. and Helen (Ferdy) Brightbill.
He was a retired employee from the City of Harrisburg; was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War, and was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Steelton.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen M. (Depiante) Brightbill; daughter, Lisa Depiante, of Harrisburg; 3 sons, Raymond, Reynold and Curtis Brightbill; and a grandson, Curtis Brightbill.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 AM Monday, March 17, 2014 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 815 S. Second St., Steelton. Burial will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. A viewing will be held 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday in the Neill Funeral Home, 3501 Derry St., Harrisburg.