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David L. Diles

Columbus, Ohio

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DILES David L. Diles, 78, Middleport native, who rose in the field of journalism from a reporter on a local newspaper to a sportscaster on national television, died Saturday, December 26, 2009 at his home in Athens after a long battle with cancer. For 21 years Dave was with ABC-TV and is best...

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I grew up watching The Prudential College Scoreboard He Was The Best!

Mr. Diles was always a pleasure to be around. He had a great sense of humor and great stories to tell. A true gentleman.

AS YOU TOLD ME THE LAST TIME WE TALKED.. YOU WERE GOING TO RIDE THAT OLD TRAIN TILL IT STOPPED IN HOBSON..THEN YOU WOULD GET OFF..I GUESS THAT'S WHAT YOU DID..REST IN PEACE.. JIM AND SHEILA HUBBARD

Dave Humble ,I was Mr Dials Orkin man in the 80"s. This was my favorite stop and I always hoped he was home so we could talk awhile. I remember talking about not just sports,but about life and his dog whom he loved so.I will always rember him.

Growing up im Middleport, Going to Meigs H.S. and later to College. I
had the honor to meet Dave at Several
functions. For a Short period of time
I lives across from this Daughter in
Columbus ( Clintonville). Dave always
inspired me with this talents and watching him on Wide world of Sports.
May God Spread his blessing upon his
family during this time of Sorrow.

JIM AND KAY BARTON CHERISHED HIS FRIENDSHIP...I COULD NOT HAVE HAD A BETTER FRIEND,,,HE WAS A GREAT MAN ...WE WILL MISS HIM AND SEND OUR LOVE TO KAY