Ruth Esther Dillaman
Ruth Esther Dillaman
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Ruth Esther Parfinsky, Dillaman, 75, formerly of Slippery Rock Township, died at 5:50 p.m. Monday at Orchard Manor, Grove City, where she made her home since October. She had been ill for six years.
Born in Mercer, Jan. 21, 1932, she was the daughter of Roman and Mary Rutkoski Parfinsky.
She was a 1949 alumna of Grove City High School and had been a drugstore assistant and clerk at the former Thrush Pharmacy and Harves Rexall Drugs, both in Grove City.
Mrs. Dillaman was a Protestant.
Surviving are her husband, Charles Edward "Bud" Dillaman of Orchard Manor, whom she married May 26, 1962; three children, Dwight Dillaman of Laredo, Texas, David Frisk and his wife, Dorothy, of Slippery Rock and Kathy Parker Kistenmacher and her husband, Kent, of Cary, N.C.; a niece, Roberta Pearson of Chesapeake, Va., and a grandson.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Stella Braine and Irene and Eleanor Parfinsky; a brother, Andrew Parfinsky, and a daughter, Marsha Parker.
DILLAMAN - A memorial service for Ruth Esther Parfinsky, Dillaman, who died Monday, July 23, 2007, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Orchard Manor, Grove City. The Rev. John "Jack" Patterson, chaplain at Orchard Manor, will officiate. Burial will be at the Slippery Rock Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Sharon Regional Hospice and Palliative Care, 740 E. State St., Sharon,PA 16146.
Arrangements are being handled by the Cunningham Funeral Home, Grove City.
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Hansa-JC Rawal
August 3, 2007
Dear Kathy,
We never met your Mom but we knew her so much through you. We know how close you were to your Mom. Ruth must be very proud of her loving daughter who was always thinking of her and ran to her whenever she needed her.
Please pass our condolences to Bud, Kent and the family. We pray for your Mom. May God give you courage in this time of sorrow.
== Hansa & JC
Merry Ann Cutler
August 1, 2007
Dear Kathy –
Over the years we have such great talks about your Mom and how very much she has been in your life. We have even enjoyed a great lunch together when she visited NC.
I know that this is a very hard time for you with the passing of your Ruthie, but please remember all the happy, funny, and good times that you shared. You are so very fortunate to have had such a wonderful relationship and something that you will always hold dear in your heart.
My love goes out to you, and as always a VERY BIG HUG!
Ann & Wilson Williams
July 29, 2007
Kathy, Kent & Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all in your time of sadness.
May your precious memories sustain you now & in the future.
Vanna E Langdon
July 28, 2007
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, Buddy, Kathy, Kent and Yanni, as well as the rest of your family! May the memories of all that is good sustain you at this time and in the future. Here's to swimming with angels!
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Bonnie Kovacik
July 27, 2007
Kathy,
Tom and I are so sorry to hear about the death of your mom. I know the pain of losing a mom and our prayers are with you all.
Love
Bonnie & Tom
Ruth Elledge
July 27, 2007
Kathy and family,
Sharing in your sadness at this difficult time. May all of the good memories bring you comfort.
With sympathy,
Redmond Family
July 27, 2007
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Ruth Dillaman. Ruthy was a loving and caring person that always could make you smile. My family lived right up the road from Ruthy and Bud. I will always remember going to see ruthy and having such a good time at her home. She gave my family loving memories thank you Ruthy we will miss you. May God bless your family.
Jo and John
July 26, 2007
Kathy and Kent,
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to you and Buddy and the rest of your family.
Losing a parent is one of the hardest things in life. Especially when you are so close as you were with your Mom.
You are very blessed that you were able to spend so much time with her and receive incredible joy from your visits. She was an amazing person and I wish I had been able to meet her.
What a wonderful, caring and loving daughter you have been. She is so very proud of you. As we all are.
Take comfort in the fact that we are all here for you.
With love and blessings always to you, Kent, Buddy, Yanni and the rest of your family.
Jo & John
Sandy Archer
July 26, 2007
Kathy and Kent,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I'll be thinking of you Saturday and in the days ahead. May you find comfort in the love shared by family and friends.
Blessings,
Sandy & Bob
Ed Taseckas
July 26, 2007
Dear Kathy and Family.
Very sorry to hear about your mother's passing as I am sure all your friends from the Dystonia group are. Particular condolences to your dad. May you all find strength in knowing that for your mom the worst is over and she probably feels proud for having had such a great family.
Anna Van Fleet
July 26, 2007
Dear Kathy, Kent, Buddy, Kendra and family,
You have been the best children, husband, & family anyone could ever have or want. May God walk with you every day and keep you safe. You have my 'deepest' sympathy and love.
Lots of love & Blessings,
Anna
Les and Pam Brucker
July 26, 2007
Dearest Kathy, Kent and Buddy,
Our deepest sympathy and love to you. Even though I didn't know your mom Kathy, I felt as though I did from all the wonderful life stories you had shared with me. How proud your mom and Buddy had to have been to have such a devoted daughter. We love you!
Dotty Frisk
July 26, 2007
Let me be the first to say that my Mother in law, Ruth, found the greatest joy and happiness while surrounded by her family at birthday parties and holidays. Her only Grandson, David Roman, was the best thing that ever happened in her life. She was a proud and loving Grandma, and will be missed but always in our hearts.
Cyndy (Mann) Toy
July 26, 2007
Dear Kathy and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mom was an incredible woman. I don't think that she ever missed a football game. Please take comfort in all the wonderful memories that were created between the two of you. Love, Cyn
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