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THOMAS ROBB DISHER
1935 - 2018
THOMAS ROBB DISHER
1935 - 2018
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BORN
1935
DIED
2018
THOMAS DISHER Obituary
Age 83, of Penn Hills, passed away on June 28, 2018. Tom was born in Pittsburgh on January 21, 1935. He was the eighth of nine siblings. He enlisted in the army at the age of 17, and was deployed to Korea from 1952 to 1955, and honorably discharged as a Sgt. 1st Class. He was a science teacher for the Penn Hills School District for 31 years. He married his wife Dolores (LaGamba) Disher on August 24, 1957. They were married for 61 years. During the length of their marriage, they traveled all over the United States. They had two children, Tom Disher, Jr. of Penn Hills and Colleen (Disher) Coulter of Harrisville, PA. Tom was preceded in death by all of his siblings except his youngest brother, Jon Disher of Mars, PA. Tom is survived by his wife, children, and three grandchildren, Robby Coulter, Alexander Coulter, and Mac Coulter; and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received Monday, July 2 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11311 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills. Service will be held on Tuesday, July 3 at 11 a.m., followed by interment at Plum Creek Cemetery.
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Linda Banas
September 8, 2018
Mr. Disher was my favorite teacher, (I graduated in '75) even though I didn't do well in Science, Mr Disher was kind and very helpful. I was sorry to read of his passing. My sympathy to his family
July 8, 2018
Dear Colleen, Dorie and Family,
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing.. Tom
was always a joy to visit with at the beach, We would look forward to seeing you all each summer at St. Augustine beach!!. Our deepest sympathies for you loss. Please give your mom our love. Mom was very saddened to hear of your loss so sudden.
Thinking of you all at this time, God bless.
Andy Newman and Betty Acosta you Florida beach buddys..
JACKIE ROBINSON
July 3, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sandy Pfeuffer
July 2, 2018
Dear Dorrie, Tommy, and Colleen,
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Tom. My fondest memories are when we went camping and fishing at Newts and various other places. I remember a cabin where we fished in a stream and caught Bluegill. I also remember he took my mom, me and my brother Greg and sister Marjorie to a state park and left us there for a week so we could have a vacation. He always helped us whenever we needed him. Love you guys, Sandy and Tom Pfeuffer
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July 2, 2018
So so sorry will be missed
Jimmy Giannotti
July 1, 2018
Dear Dorrie, Tommy and Colleen,
I am so sorry for your loss. Growing up I always looked forward to the visit from you guys, even well into my thirties. Tom always took time with me on every visit. I specifically remember him doing a ride a long in my patrol car with me shortly after I became an officer. We talked about when he was an officer and "walked the beat" of course this went on for a couple of hours. I wouldn't have had it any other way. Then he told me how proud he was of me, I have never forgotten that. I love you guys more than you will ever know! Rest In Peace Tom.
With Love,
Little Jimmy, Meredith, Carson and Abigail Giannotti
July 1, 2018
Dear Dorrie, Colleen and Tommy,
I am so sorry to hear about Tom!! He will be missed! I'm glad we got to know him and will have great memories of our time on the beach!
RIP Big Tom!!!
Jeanette, Jim, Nick and Jana Senderling
July 1, 2018
I am deeply saddened to hear about Uncle Tom..he was very special to me and I will miss our facebook messages...my deepest sympathy to his family...
Ed & Sharon Paprocki
July 1, 2018
Rest In Peace
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