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HOWARD C.
91, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 15, 2011, at home under the care of grandson Ian (Stacey) Kingsley. He was born January 4, 1920 in Boyers, Pennsylvania to the late Fred Reader Dillaman and Sara (Wolford) Dillaman. Mr. Dillaman was a member of Christ Outreach Church. He was a salesman for the Electrolux Company. Mr. Dillaman served in the Army and was a decorated World War II veteran having served in numerous campaigns including the Battle of the Bulge and in the 3rd wave at the Beaches of Normandy. He was a member of the Christian Business Men's Committee and a member of the Gideon's Ministry. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, doing prison ministry, and also being a lay minister. Mr. Dillaman is survived by one son, Rev. Rockwell Lane (Karen) Dillaman of Pittsburgh, PA; two daughters, Vicki (Michael) Kingsley Peuler of Cranberry Twp., PA and Denise (Joseph) McCay of Canonsburg, PA; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by first wife, Vicki Dillaman, grandson Hill F. Kingsley; and also by one brother, Ronald Dillaman. Friends will be received Sunday, December 18, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at THOMPSON - MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home Inc., 124 East North St., Butler, PA, with Pastor Andrew Brewer of Christ Outreach Church, officiating. Burial will take place in the Greenlawn Burial Estates. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christ Outreach Church, 120 Walker Avenue, Butler, PA 16001. Online condolences can be given at:
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Tina Barraclough
December 19, 2011
To Howards Family,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad/Grandfather. I adored Howard very much and remember all the good talks that we had! He was my Landlord for almost 8 years at the West Jefferson Street apartment, and he was so kind to me and my family! I will NEVER forget how compassionate he was when he heard about my Mom passing away in 2001 only 2 days after I gave birth to my 3rd child! I don't think he ever realized (or maybe he did) just how much I needed to hear that the Lord and my Mom would always watch out for me in my times of need!
I have missed him since we moved and will ALWAYS remember him as a good man! My kids adored him as well and were saddened to hear of his passing!
You all will be in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time for you all!
December 18, 2011
Hey Denise. My sister sent me your dad's obituary. Sorry for your loss. Would love to hear from you sometime.
God Bless you and your family.
Love
Missie Oesterling
David & Michele Margulis
December 18, 2011
Dearest Pastor Rock and family,
We only saw your dad a few times while recent members of ACAC. You spoke so highly of him; it warmed our hearts. Because of God's grace and this man's changed heart, he affected you and you affected us. May God be with you as you grieve the loss and remember his life.
Nadine Stewart
December 18, 2011
I will always fondly remember going to a visitation at the funeral home for a blind lady from our church. Your dad was there. He was asking us if we knew what was her favorite hymn. We would guess & even when it was wrong all of us there broke out into singing that hymn for her. It was the most memorable funeral visitation I ever experienced thanks to your dad.
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Nene
December 18, 2011
Dear Ian and Stacey, you are truly angels that God trusted to take care of Papa for the last 4 years of his life! What a Blessing and inspiration you are to us ALL. As Papa would say, "Thank you, thank you, thank you"
Dr. Matthew Matta
December 17, 2011
Your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God called home a wonderful saint who has lead a multitude of people to the Lord directly and indirectly. I have personally been blessed through his work here on earth. Draw near to God for His comfort.
LARRY MCELWAIN
December 17, 2011
THE DILLAMAN FAMILY,
AS A VERY YOUNG BOY,I MET YOUR DAD IN THE LATE FORTIES. HE AND YOUR MOM LIVED IN AN APARTMENT ON RIDGE AVE.BEHIND THE MERCER ST CMA CHURCH.HE WAS ALWAYS A VERY SPECIAL MAN. FOR THE NEXT 30+ YEARS I WOULD SEE HIM AROUND BUTLER. AFTER LEAVING BUTLER I ALWAYS THOUGHT OF HIM WHEN I SAW AN ELECTROLUX PRODUCT.
A MAN OF GOD WITH A VERY SPECIAL CALLING. I WILL ALWAYS HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF YOUR DAD AND MOM.
YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
MICHAEL NEWCASTER
December 17, 2011
MAY WE EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES OF HOWARD. HE WALKED AROUND THE CLEARVIEW MALL WITH US FOR MANY YEARS & HE PRACTICED HIS LOVE FOR GOD WITH ALL OF US. HE WOULD GIVE OUR TABLE OF WALKERS A BLESSING EVERY MORNING AFTER WE WALKED WITH HIM. I WILL NEVER FORGET HOW HE PASSED OUT HIS SMALL BOOKS ABOUT THE LORD & HIS PRAYER WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED BY ME.
IT WENT LIKE THIS: ONLY ONE LIFE WILL SOON BE PASSED, BUT ONLY WHAT'S DONE FOR CHRIST WILL LAST! IT IS PRICELESS.
HOWARD WILL SADLY BE REMEMBERED BY ALL OF US, WHO HAD THE FORTUNE TO KNOW HIM. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU, DURING SUCH SAD TIMES. HE WAS TRULY A FINE GENTLEMAN, WITH A HEART OF GOLD.
MICHAEL/ DEE DEE NEWCASTER-BUTLER, PA
Michelle
December 17, 2011
May you find peace and comfort from God's Word. 2 Cor. 1:3, 4
Sharon Weber
December 17, 2011
I remember your dad and all of you with fondness He was am inspiration to all who knew him.Love and prayers go out to your family. I know he and my mom are with the true meaning of Christmas this year. God bless you as you walk through this time. Stay close to each other and to the Lord.
Harry Dowling
December 17, 2011
Pastor Rock & Karen, We are here for you. No doubt Howard with hear those wonderful words, "Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the Joy of your Lord."
Harry Dowling
December 17, 2011
Pastor Rock & Karen, My prayers are going up for you, as well as the rest of your family. May you receive all of the comfort that the Holy Spirit has for you. God loves you and so do I.
Min. Vernon Taylor
David, Donna Leah & Stephen Staats
December 17, 2011
Dear Pastor Rock, Karen and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. We remember the stories you have told about your Dad and know he was special. May the Lord Bless you and keep you during this time and give you His Peace and Grace.
Donna Bash
December 17, 2011
Pastor Rock and Karen so sorry to hear of your loss may peace be with you and angels surround you Donna Bash
December 17, 2011
Dearest Denise and family, thinking of you during this difficult time. May you find peace in your memories of your dad and grandfather. Love always, Leslie Sunseri
Sandi Perdott
December 17, 2011
Dear Denise and Family,
May your PaPa rest in peace and your wonderful memories live in your hearts forever. Sandi Perdott
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