William Ditz

FRYBURG - William Ambrose Ditz, 90, of Venus passed away at home early Saturday (April 12, 2025) following a brief illness.
Born Dec. 26, 1934, in Lucinda, he was a son of the late Ambrose Ditz and Edna Smerker Ditz.
On June 18, 1955, he married Freda M. Rex Ditz, who preceded him in death on March 6, 2017.
William graduated from Shippenville-Elk High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran, where he received the Good Conduct Medal.
He was employed at First United National Bank in Fryburg for 57 years, from Oct. 19, 1953, to his retirement on April 26, 2011, serving in capacities ranging from teller to vice president. He was on temporary duty with the U.S. Army for two of the 57 years. He was a lifelong member of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, where he served many terms on the Parish Council. He was the organizer and co-chairman, along with his wife, of the weekly St. Michael's school bingo game for 38 years from 1976 to 2014. He served in all offices of the St. Michael's home and school association and the St. Michael's Society. He was an active member and treasurer of the Monsignor Theobald Council of the Knights of Columbus. He served as an usher, eucharistic minister, welcoming committee and lector for 48 years, and was involved in the establishment of the Monsignor Theobald memorial development fund, and served 44 years on the annual Octoberfest Committee. He was a Rosary leader for 15 years, and a past member of the advisory board of Venango Catholic High school in Oil City.
William was the Grand Marshal of the Mayfest parade in 2016, he also received the Monsignor Theobald award for outstanding service to the parish.
He enjoyed playing cards, spending time with his family and square dancing.
William is survived by three children, William (Kimberly) D. Ditz of Lewis Run, Diane (Raymond) Lutz of Lucinda and Carol Lander of Fryburg; eight grandchildren, Melissa (Ryan) Bann, Alicia (Joshua) Holliday, Katherine Lutz, Andrew Lutz, Sara (Ryan) Irwin, Rebecca Lander, David Ditz and Joseph Ditz; two great-granddaughters, Madison and Morgan Bann; and a sister, Margaret "Peg" Zacherl.
In addition to his parents and his wife, William was preceded in death by two infant children, Robert and Kathy; a son-in-law, Marvin Lander Jr.; two brothers, James Ditz and Paul Ditz; and an infant brother, Leonard.
Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (April 15, 2025) at Faller/Rupert Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 19200 Route 208.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday (April 16, 2025) at St. Michael Church, 18765 Route 208. Father Michael Polinek, parish priest, will serve as celebrant.
Interment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery in Fryburg.
William's final endeavor "has been the Compilation and upgrading of "The people of St. Michael's" and will, hopefully, be taken over by someone, who will see its continuance to go on and on."
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given in the name of William Ditz to St. Michael Church, P.O. Box 9, Lucinda, PA 16235.
Online condolences may be sent to William's family at fallerfuneralhome.com.