Wayne Dillinger, 72, of Dawson (Upper Tyrone Township), passed away at 7 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2018, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Wayne was born Jan. 1, 1946, in Connellsville, a son of the late Alvin A. and Iva (Ellenberger) Dillinger.
He married Donna Miller on April 25, 1968.
Wayne was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a self-employed businessman in the sales and re-marketing field. He graduated from Scottdale High School, Class of 1963, and was a member of the Hickory Square United Methodist Church. Wayne also was a member of the King Solomon Masonic Lodge # 346 and a former high priest of the Royal Arch Chapter. He belonged to the Fairview Aid Society and the BPO Elks Lodge #777 of Scottdale.
Wayne enjoyed fishing and supporting his sons and grandson in their baseball and racing endeavors. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served as a SP5 during the Vietnam War, stationed in Korea, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Wayne will be sadly missed by his loving family: his wife of 49 years, Donna (Miller) Dillinger; his two sons, John Dillinger of Nashville, Tenn., and Jeffrey Dillinger and his wife Amy of Dawson; his two grandchildren, Braeden and Brianna; his brother, Eugene Dillinger of Connellsville; numerous nieces and nephews; and his faithful pug, Frankie.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, John, George, and Alvin Dillinger; and his two sisters, June Nygren and Annagrace VanDruff.
Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the Ralph E. Galley Funeral Home, 501 Railroad St., Dawson, 724- 529-2611, www.fergusonfunerals.com. Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday.
The Scottdale-Everson Honor Guard will bestow full military honors following the funeral service.
The King Solomon Masonic Lodge # 346 will conduct a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Love Lasts Forever!
Wayne was born Jan. 1, 1946, in Connellsville, a son of the late Alvin A. and Iva (Ellenberger) Dillinger.
He married Donna Miller on April 25, 1968.
Wayne was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a self-employed businessman in the sales and re-marketing field. He graduated from Scottdale High School, Class of 1963, and was a member of the Hickory Square United Methodist Church. Wayne also was a member of the King Solomon Masonic Lodge # 346 and a former high priest of the Royal Arch Chapter. He belonged to the Fairview Aid Society and the BPO Elks Lodge #777 of Scottdale.
Wayne enjoyed fishing and supporting his sons and grandson in their baseball and racing endeavors. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served as a SP5 during the Vietnam War, stationed in Korea, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Wayne will be sadly missed by his loving family: his wife of 49 years, Donna (Miller) Dillinger; his two sons, John Dillinger of Nashville, Tenn., and Jeffrey Dillinger and his wife Amy of Dawson; his two grandchildren, Braeden and Brianna; his brother, Eugene Dillinger of Connellsville; numerous nieces and nephews; and his faithful pug, Frankie.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, John, George, and Alvin Dillinger; and his two sisters, June Nygren and Annagrace VanDruff.
Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the Ralph E. Galley Funeral Home, 501 Railroad St., Dawson, 724- 529-2611, www.fergusonfunerals.com. Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday.
The Scottdale-Everson Honor Guard will bestow full military honors following the funeral service.
The King Solomon Masonic Lodge # 346 will conduct a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Love Lasts Forever!
Wayne Dillinger, 72, of Dawson (Upper Tyrone Township), passed away at 7 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2018, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Wayne was born Jan. 1, 1946, in Connellsville, a son of the late Alvin A. and Iva (Ellenberger) Dillinger.
He married Donna Miller on April 25, 1968.
Wayne was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a self-employed businessman in the sales and re-marketing field. He graduated from Scottdale High School, Class of 1963, and was a member of the Hickory Square United Methodist Church. Wayne also was a member of the King Solomon Masonic Lodge # 346 and a former high priest of the Royal Arch Chapter. He belonged to the Fairview Aid Society and the BPO Elks Lodge #777 of Scottdale.
Wayne enjoyed fishing and supporting his sons and grandson in their baseball and racing endeavors. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served as a SP5 during the Vietnam War, stationed in Korea, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Wayne will be sadly missed by his loving family: his wife of 49 years, Donna (Miller) Dillinger; his two sons, John Dillinger of Nashville, Tenn., and Jeffrey Dillinger and his wife Amy of Dawson; his two grandchildren, Braeden and Brianna; his brother, Eugene Dillinger of Connellsville; numerous nieces and nephews; and his faithful pug, Frankie.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, John, George, and Alvin Dillinger; and his two sisters, June Nygren and Annagrace VanDruff.
Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the Ralph E. Galley Funeral Home, 501 Railroad St., Dawson, 724- 529-2611, www.fergusonfunerals.com. Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday.
The Scottdale-Everson Honor Guard will bestow full military honors following the funeral service.
The King Solomon Masonic Lodge # 346 will conduct a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Love Lasts Forever!
Wayne was born Jan. 1, 1946, in Connellsville, a son of the late Alvin A. and Iva (Ellenberger) Dillinger.
He married Donna Miller on April 25, 1968.
Wayne was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a self-employed businessman in the sales and re-marketing field. He graduated from Scottdale High School, Class of 1963, and was a member of the Hickory Square United Methodist Church. Wayne also was a member of the King Solomon Masonic Lodge # 346 and a former high priest of the Royal Arch Chapter. He belonged to the Fairview Aid Society and the BPO Elks Lodge #777 of Scottdale.
Wayne enjoyed fishing and supporting his sons and grandson in their baseball and racing endeavors. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served as a SP5 during the Vietnam War, stationed in Korea, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Wayne will be sadly missed by his loving family: his wife of 49 years, Donna (Miller) Dillinger; his two sons, John Dillinger of Nashville, Tenn., and Jeffrey Dillinger and his wife Amy of Dawson; his two grandchildren, Braeden and Brianna; his brother, Eugene Dillinger of Connellsville; numerous nieces and nephews; and his faithful pug, Frankie.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, John, George, and Alvin Dillinger; and his two sisters, June Nygren and Annagrace VanDruff.
Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the Ralph E. Galley Funeral Home, 501 Railroad St., Dawson, 724- 529-2611, www.fergusonfunerals.com. Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday.
The Scottdale-Everson Honor Guard will bestow full military honors following the funeral service.
The King Solomon Masonic Lodge # 346 will conduct a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Love Lasts Forever!
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