Dillman Orbituaries
Robert L. Dillman
January 23, 1939 - June 11, 2009
STAUNTON - Robert Lee Dillman, 70, Staunton, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009, at his home.
He was born Jan. 23, 1939, in Huron, S.D., a son of the late Estel and Alta (Day) Dillman. Robert was a 1962
graduate of Gallaudet University and he participated in the 1961 World Games for the 
Deaf, receiving a silver medal for
diving. He had many interests, which included working on vintage sports cars, breeding dogs and flying
radio-controlled airplanes. He taught American Sign Language at Gallaudet University for five years. Prior to
retiring, he was a printer.
He was preceded in death by his first wife of 37 years, Kitty McCarter Dillman.
Family includes his beloved wife, Janice Couch Dillman, two daughters, Maria Jeffers and husband, Tom, of Mount Airy, Md., and Kathy Dillman and a special friend, Larry Keyser, of Frederick, Md.; two sons, Richard Dillman and wife, Sherrie, of Mount Airy, Md., and Ray Dillman of Libertytown, Md.; two grandsons, Dalton Jeffers and Austin Keyser; two brothers, Clyde Dillman of Huron, S.D., and Dana Dillman and his wife, Eva, of St. Cloud, Minn.; and a sister, Althea Acker of Cheyenne, Wyo.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be conducted at Noon, Friday, July 10, 2009, in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Hollis Gregory Dodge.
Following the service, the family will receive friends at the Fishersville United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Denver Service, P. O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 or AMC Hospice of the Shenandoah, P. O. Box 215, Fishersville, VA 22939.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.henryfuneralhome.net.
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Claire V. Dillman
Claire V. Dillman age 89, longtime resident of Wellsboro and formerly of Mansfield, PA, passed away
peacefully with her family at her side Sunday, May 24, 2009, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
Hospital. She was the wife of the
late R. Kelts Dillman. Claire was born August 20, 1919, the daughter of Karl and Marian Greener VanNorman. She
was a graduate of Mansfield State Teacher's College and was a supervisor of Music in the Rockville Maryland
School District during WWII. She also substituted in neighboring Tioga County school districts and later worked
as a Secretary for the Community Mental Health Center in Wellsboro until retirement. She was a member of St.
Paul's Episcopal Church where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. Claire was active for many years
as a member of the Wednesday Morning Musicales. She loved music and playing the piano and often spoke of the
Greener Piano Factory in Elmira, NY. Jacob Greener, her great-grandfather, became well known as the maker of
the "Greener Piano" and for his invention of the soft pedal. Claire was equally proud of her father, Karl, who
was honored for his participation and contribution to Mansfield University's football program. Claire loved her
family and was very active and supportive in the lives of her children and grandchildren's lives. She will be
dearly missed by her family and friends. Surviving are daughter, Deborah Dillman Kear (David Marsh, fiance),
Mechanicsburg, PA; son, Gary Kelts Dillman, Wellsboro, PA; daughter-in-law, Patty Huck Dillman, Wellsboro, PA;
granddaughters, Jennifer Anne Kear, New Cumberland, PA, Terra Lee Dillman (Stephen) Tokarz, Antrim, PA, Maegan
Kelts Dillman, Killington, VT; grandson, James Michael Kear, New Cumberland, PA; great-granddaughter, Anna
Kathryn Tokarz; sister, Pauline VanNorman Rice, Still Pond, MD. She was preceded in death by her parents,
husband; and sister, Rosalind VanNorman Jerabek. Friends and family are invited to Claire's Life Celebration on
Thursday, May 28, 2009, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139
Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral Friday, May 29, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, with
Rev. Cannon Gregory R. Hinton officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made in her
memory to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Pearl Street, Wellsboro, PA. www.lifecelebration.com
Gerald R. Dillman
October 8, 1936 - June 23, 2009
ELKHART - Gerald R. Dillman, 72, of Elkhart, died at 6:25 p.m. Tuesday at the Center for Hospice & palliative Care.
He married Alice Kleykamp on March 10, 1962. She preceded him in death.
Surviving are: a daughter, Susan (Donald) Stilz of Indianapolis and a son, Jerry R. Dillman of Elkhart.
Visitation will be 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, Elkhart.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home. Burial will be in Violett Cemetery, Goshen.
Published: June 26, 2009 10:35 am GoshenNews
Patricia Loraine Dillman
November 7, 1922 - August 29, 2009
Patricia Loraine Dillman was born on Nov. 7, 1922 in St Louis, MO. She passed away on Aug. 29, 2009 in St
Louis, MO. 
She was preceded in death by her
husband Bernard Dillman; sisters Anna-May Spellman, Mildred Siefert, and Dorothy Feigel; she is survived by her
son Michael Hogan of St. Louis MO, Karin Hogan daughter-in-law; Linda Dillman daughter-in-law; and two
grandchildren Tim Dillman and Jeff Dillman; she is also survived by special family loved ones, Matthew and
Sarah Vinson and Carly and Reid Vinson. As a young woman she was a professional model and singer and performed
in many nightclubs and hotels in and around the St. Louis area. She also had a career in the travel industry
and traveled to many foreign countries throughout her life. She lived in Mexico for 6 years where she became
fluent in Spanish. She and her husband Bernie owned Bernie's bar and grill across from Wrigley Field for many
years. They moved to St Louis later where she acquired many new friends and an extended family whom all cared
for her very much. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society . A Memorial Service will be held at
Gambrill Gardens in Ellisville, MO on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m. A Service of the Schrader Funeral Homeand
Crematory, Ballwin, MO. Friends may sign the family's online guestbook at Schrader.com
Published in Chicago Tribune on September 3, 2009
Richard S. Dillman M.D.
October 18, 2009
Hamburg, MI. Age 83, died October 18, 2009 at his home. He was born December 22, 1925 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Gordon White and Helen Esther (Conklin) Dillman. On February 22, 2008 in Howell, MI Richard married Mary Ellan Myers, she survives. Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, was a graduate of Kalamazoo College and the University of Michigan School of Anesthesiology. He was licensed in seven states. He was a member of the Eagle Scouts, the American Medical Association, and the Hamburg V.F.W. Post #1224. His first wife of 49 years, Mary Grace Wick Dillman, preceded him in death on July 6, 1998. In addition to his wife, survivors include his children: Thomas Dillman of Lansing, Mary (Craig) Pequinot of Dexter, Linda (Dennis) Rhodes of St. Augustine, FL and grandchildren Kevin and Peter Dillman. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Hamburg Chapel.
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Rose Dillman
15 October 2009
Rose Marie Dillman, 41, Indianapolis, passed away October 15, 2009. She was born January 22, 1968 in Lafayette, IN to Walter and Maria Crawley. Rose was a graduate of McCutcheon High School in Lafayette and a store manager at the Dollar Tree on East Washington Street. She was preceded in death by her mother, Maria, and her brothers, Robert, Billy, and Steve. Rose is survived by her husband of 18 years, Mike Dillman; her daughter, Anna Dillman; her father, Walter Crawley; and her sister, Sheri Crawley. A celebration of Rose's life will be held on Wednesday, October 21 at 11 AM at Legacy Funeral Center at Morris Street, 1604 W. Morris Street. Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 20 from 4-8 PM at the funeral center. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. Online condolences may be shared at www.legacyfuneralcenter.com
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Cliff Dillmann
November 1, 2009
Cliff Dillmann of Marysville, PA was born June 28, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY. He passed away in his sleep Sunday, November 1, 2009 Cliff was a dedicated Senior Professor of Psychology at Harrisburg Area Community College. During his decades of service, he founded the HACC Psychology Lab and was advisor to many student organizations, including the Mosaico-Latino, Outdoor, Canoe, and Psychology Clubs. He also worked with the Cuban Interest Section of the Swiss Embassy to design a collaborative HACC course and improve international relations. Cliff was passionately involved in many community organizations and initiatives. He was Co-Founder/Co-Chair of Coalition Against Ruining the Environment (C.A.R.E.) to save Wildwood Park and preserve the beauty of the HACC campus in the 1970s. He was also Co-Founder/Co-Chair of the Susquehanna Water Gap Coalition in 2007. He enjoyed many trips and events with the Canoe Club of Greater Harrisburg where he also served as the Environmental Chair. He was Vice President of the Susquehanna River Trail Association and board member of Wildwood Lake Nature Center. He also contributed to the community through his involvement with Citizens for a Balanced Transportation Plan, Marysville Borough Planning Commission, the Museum of Scientific Discovery, Susquehanna Conference Audubon Society & Sierra Club, Coalition to Defend Educational Travel, the National Democratic Party, and Capital Area Greenbelt Association.
Cliff connected with everyone he met and loved others as many loved him. He could be seen talking with people from all walks of life and ages and encouraging others to grow as people. He dedicated his life to humanitarian and environmental initiatives. He made the world a much better place with his personality and tireless efforts. He would have wanted us all to take Ratty's advice from The Wind in the Willows "If you believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing, half so worth doing as - simply messing around in boats!"
He is survived by two daughters, Carrie D. Marchant and her husband Darrell of Lancaster, CA and Shana V. Andreychek and her husband Eric of Harrisburg; a brother, Vince of Lantana, FL; a sister, Kathy Eichfeld and her husband Steve of Drums, PA; two grandchildren, Dion and LeeLou Marchant; a niece, Erin Eichfeld and two nephews, Casey and Devon Eichfeld.
The family will be receiving visitors at Hoover Funeral Home, 6011 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg. PA 17112 from 10 am to noon on Saturday, November 7, 2009.
As he gave in life, we can carry on his legacy with contributions to some of Cliff's favorite charities in his name: Chesapeake Bay Foundation (www.cbf.org; Attn: Membership Department, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403), Friends of Wildwood Nature Center, Inc. (www.wildwoodlake.org; 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110), and Susquehanna River Trail Association, Inc. (www.susquehannarivertrail.org; P.O. Box 62023, Harrisburg, PA 17106-2023).
To share condolences online visit www. hooverfuneral home.com
Please send any stories and pictures of Cliff that you wish to share in his memory to honorcliff@ openthought.net www.pennlive.com/obits Published in Patriot-News on November 5, 2009
Lilah R. Deacey
Nov. 4, 2009 at age 84
SAGINAW - Lilah R. Deacey passed away Nov. 4, 2009 at age 84
Lilah was born on Oct. 12, 1925 in Evart to the late Dr. J. Wesley and Dorothy Hoverter. She was married to Gerald "Jerry" Diehlman, and he predeceased her on Oct. 9, 1973. She later married Ralph "Pete" Deacey, and he predeceased her on April 18, 2002.
She is survived by her son, Mike (Annette) Diehlman; daughter, Kaye (Richard) Bostwick; grandchildren, Steven (Shannon) Diehlman, Hayley Diehlman, Greg (Michelle) Bostwick and Trevor Bostwick; great-grandchildren, Kiri and Carson Diehlman; sisters, Mildred French and Ruth Swiger; and many nieces, nephews and relatives.
She was predeceased by her brother, Paul Hoverter.
Funeral services took place on Nov. 6, 2009, with Fr. Ron Wagner officiating. Burial was in St. Andrew Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were made by the McIntyre Funeral Chapel in Saginaw.
JOSEPH R. Dillman
January 13, 2010
of Rox. Member of the Phila. Highway Patrol, age 53. Husband of Bridget R. (nee Irons); father of Colleen B., Ryan J. and Catherine R. Dillman; son of the late Catherine and James Dillman; brother of Kathleen Conroy, Margaret Dwyer, Anne Basara and Helene Dillman; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends invited to Viewing Sunday eve. 7 to 9 P.M. and Monday 9 A.M. at THE KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Ave. (cor. of Livezey). Funeral Mass Monday, 10 A.M., Holy Family Church. In. Westminster Cem.
Published in Philadelphia Inquirer & Philadelphia Daily News from January 15 to January 16, 2010
Margy Lou Dillman
January 17, 2010
Birth: 1946-02-24 in Washington, DC
Residence: Bryantown, Maryland
Death: Sunday, January 17, 2010
Laid to Rest: Thursday, January 21, 2010 in the Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Maryland
Margy Lou Dillman,63, of Bryantown, MD, died January 17, 2010, at Civista Medical Center, La Plata, MD.
Mrs. Dillman was a bus driver for 26 years with Prince George's County Public Schools. She loved being with
her family and taking trips to the beach. Her world was her 
grand children and great
grandchildren.
Born February 24, 1946, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. Johnston and the late Lucille Virginia Burns Johnston.
Predeceased by her parents and sister, Sharon Johnston.
Survived by daughters, Carol and her husband Paul Castro of Lusby, MD; Judith and her husband Jerry Lee of Pittsburgh, PA; Margaret and her husband Michael Francesco of Huntersville, NC; sister, Judith O'Donald of Bryantown, MD; 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 20, 2010, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Raymond Funeral Chapel, 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646.
Funeral Service will be Thursday, January 21, 2010, at 11:00 AM at Raymond Funeral Chapel. Rev. Neil Grobler will officiate. Interment will be at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association of Maryland, Executive Plaza I, Suite 600, 11350 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.
Arrangements provided by Raymond Funeral Service.
Jane Dillman
Sept 9, 1938 - Feb 9, 2010
Mrs. Jane Dillman, 71, of Richmond, passed away in the presence of her family on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at her residence.
She was born Sept. 9, 1938, in Piedmont, S.D. She married an Air Force man named Robert R. Dillman on Aug. 17, 1957, and was blessed with three daughters and a son to raise over the years.
Jane was formerly employed by Holiday Inn in Richmond and was also a homemaker. She enjoyed bowling when her health permitted and 
was always ready to go shopping. She loved the Lord, enjoyed Bible study and was a living testament to the power of prayer. Her 20-year battle with cancer profiled her faith and courage and helped build her legacy of a strong, close-knit family. She especially enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with her grandbabies.
Jane will be missed by her husband, Robert R. Dillman Sr.; daughters, Ranita Norman of Indianapolis, Rhonda Pierce and her husband Scott of Canton, N.C., Robbin Norton of Richmond; seven grandbabies, Brandi (Daniel) Jackson, Jenny Stegall, Jasmine Stegall, Matthew (Alesia) Pierce, Traci Pierce, Alana Norman and Zachary Norman; great-grandbabies, Lydia and Benjamin Jackson and Diego Carpenter; brother, Burnell Person of Rapid City, S.D.; and several nieces and nephews.
Jane was preceded in death by her son, Robert R. "Bobby" Dillman Jr., on Aug. 28, 1983; her parents; two sisters and four brothers.
Jane's life will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Smith & McQuiston Funeral Home, 321 U.S. 27 South, Fountain City. Interment will follow in Willow Grove Cemetery. Family and friends may gather for visitation from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14, at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.smithmcquistonwebster.com
Mary Magdoline Diehlman
died March 31, 2010
DIEHLMAN, MARY, 84, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
Mary came to Phoenix in 1995 to be close to her family. She attended school at St. Elizabeth's in Louisville, KY as a child. She loved going to Bingo and other activities with her "Red Hat Society". Mary will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.
Mary was preceded in passing by her parents Lawrence and Bertha Diehlman; brothers, Lawrence and George; sister, Lorraine; daughter, Mary Agnus and her son, Johnny. She leaves behind her loving daughters, Sandra Dailey and Sharon Wiegand; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; one cousin and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation and funeral services will both be held at Arch L. Heady & Sons Funeral Home, (1201 E. Oak Street, Louisville, KY). The visitation will be 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Funeral services will take place 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Interment will follow at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery.
Published in The Courier-Journal on April 4, 2010
Malcolm Curtis Dillman
died April 11, 2010
CRAWFORDSVILLE, IL - Malcolm Curtis Dillman, 60, of Crawfordsville, died Sunday, April 11, 2010, at his residence. He was born March 29, 1950, in Terre Haute, to Norman Dillman and Fern (Cleaver) Dillman. He married Debbie De'Angelo and she survives.
He also is survived by a son, C.J. VanCleave; daughters, Jackie Tucker, Jodie Dillman, and Janie Goodin; stepdaughter, Mariah Bumgardener; and 14 grandchildren.
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Hunt and Son Funeral Home, 107 N. Grant Ave. Burial is in Oak Hill Cemetery North. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
The Tribune-Star
William P. Lukasavich, Jr.
died May 3, 2010
William P. Lukasavich, Jr. died Monday, May 3 at his home in Reno, Nevada. He was married to Elizabeth Shaffran who survives on September 14, 1968.
The son of William P. "Whistle" and Frances Dillman Lukasavich, he was born in Wisconsin and reared from infancy in DuBois where he was graduated in 1963 from DuBois High School. After attaining his baccalaureate and graduate degrees in communications from the Pennsylvania State University, he entered United States government service in 1969 as a television producer with the United States Information Agency in Washington, D.C. He was first assigned to the worldwide satellite coverage team for the Apollo Space Program. He later co-produced and directed documentaries for USIA television programming in Latin America and the Middle East.
His first assignment abroad as a permanent member of the U.S. Foreign Service was to Istanbul, Turkey as Program Officer, followed by tours as Cultural Affairs Officer in Nairobi, Kenya, and Country Information Officer in Brasilia, Brazil. Returning to Washington, he was assigned as Book Program Development Officer traveling to Russia and the New Independent States, and in 1994 was named the State Department's Team Leader for Africa for USIA's "Reinvention of Government" initiative. From 1996-1999 he was posted as Counselor for Public Affairs to Harare, Zimbabwe, and from 1999-2001 as Deputy Chief of Mission to the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Upon retirement in 2001, he became a special contract investigator for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. He was a member of the Reno Elks Lodge serving as a trustee and ritual coach. He also served as a retired member of the Reno Police Department's SAVE program, was a parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and was a volunteer chaplain at St. Mary's Hospital in Reno.
He remained a ham radio enthusiast since childhood and enjoyed traveling the world and engaging in lively discussion.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter Andrea (David John) Vanlanen, of Lexington Park, MD, one grandson, and one brother Patrick (Marsha) of State College and several nieces and nephews. A mass will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Reno with a memorial celebration and reception to follow at the Reno Elks Lodge.
Interment will follow at a later time near Nairobi, Kenya. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to The Solace Tree, a child and adolescent center dealing with grief and loss, P.O Box 2944, Reno, Nevada 89505.
