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Phyllis Dimmick Obituary
Phyllis Dimmick, 70, of Bethlehem, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 3, 2008. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Ruth Ramsey and Gertrude Searle. She worked in the office of the H.M.H.A. component of Family Answers for 30 years before retiring in 2005. Phyllis was a doting grandmother to all her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. Survivors: She will be sadly missed by her entire family, daughter, Lori Potkovac, and son, Donald Dimmick, both of Bethlehem; a special grandson, Matthew; grandchildren, Nicholas, Jessica, Stephanie and Michael. She was preceded in death by a brother Neal. Services: A viewing will be at 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, with a service at 7:30 p.m. at Downing Funeral Home Inc., 1002 W. Broad St., Bethlehem. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, may be made in Phylliss name to the V.N.A. Hospice 1510 Valley Center Pkwy., Suite 700, Bethlehem, 18017.
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TAMMI GARGUILO
May 20, 2008
LORI, I JUST HEARD ABOUT YOUR LOSS. I AM SO SORRY. IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO FOR YOUR FAMILY PLEASE LET ME KNOW. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR KIDS.
Diane Varadi
May 10, 2008
Dear Lori & Family,
I will forever remember and cherish my friendship with your dear mother. Her warmth, kindness and sincerity are what I will miss most. I was so lucky to have been able to work with her at Homemakers; she brightened my days. Although this is such a difficult time for all of you, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Diane Varadi
Sharon Friedman
May 8, 2008
Lori and children,
How blessed Bob and I were 30 yrs ago when we moved next door to the Dimmicks. We have so many sweet memories of your mom. She loved to sit on the front porch and watch our friends come to our house for parties. We loved Halloween with you Matthew and your mom. She was a caring, supportive and honest neighbor.We loved to kid her about always picking up the sticks out front.I always felt safe knowing Phil was home. And she gave us Herbie, our wonderful dog. We became family.. We watched you, Donny and Matthew grow up....Your mom adored her children and I am sure she cherished every minute with the grandchildren. I am so proud of you Lori... Your children were perfect little adults at your moms service... You brought so much sunshine into your moms life and her love and kindness will be carried on by them, because they also loved her. Life goes on, but you will have a huge void....Keep her spirit alive...Enjoy the simple things in life, like she did. It was an honor to know her and be her neighbor for 13 years. God Bless you and give you all peace. Love Sharon and Bob
Eccle Blackwin
May 7, 2008
Lori,
Please accept from heart felt sympathy for you and your family. Phyllis was a wonderful co-worker and friend. I am so sorry that I did have enough time to visit with her one more time. She was the perfect example of how to treat people, She will be missed by all who knew her. Eccle
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Blaine Hobar
May 6, 2008
Dear Lori, Kids and Donny,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom/Nana. She was always so kind to us kids in the neighborhood.
Cathy Czrenko Hall
May 5, 2008
To The Dimmick Family, Phyllis and Neal were my friends since 1950. I moved to Fl. 15 years. I visit Allentown every summer. Phyllis and our friends from the 50's enjoyed meeting at Ritz, to talk about OLD TIMES. Phyllis will be missed by so many people.
Matt Dimmick
May 5, 2008
It's hard to say goodbye to not only my nana, but my very best friend. Sometimes it feels surely impossible. Fortunately I have a list of fond memories with her that I could list forever. I already miss her loving smile, her caring touch, and her healing voice, but I know that a large part of her is still inside of me and always will be. So I'll admit that the sadness I'm feeling right now seems a little overwhelming, but I also must stop and give my thanks for being blessed with such a strong and supportive love in my life. Not a day will go by that I won't stop and think of the immense impact that my nana had on my life, and I'd just like to thank her a million times for that.
I love you SO very much Nana.
Jean (Weaver) McFadden
May 5, 2008
Lori, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mother was an old friend,I have great memories of times we spent growing up together. She was very special and will be missed by all.
Lori Potkovac
May 5, 2008
Mom...you were my best friend. The kids and I will miss you deeply. Thank you for teaching me how to be a good person...Love you
Kathy Rheiner
May 5, 2008
Lori, Matt, Nick, Jess, Steph and Mike,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom/Nana. She was so special and will be very sadly missed. May all of you find happiness in the fond memories you were able to share with her over the years.
Barb Delker
May 5, 2008
Dear Lori and Kids,
Sorry I cann't be there for you. But your in my heart and I'm only a phone call away. Love to all.
Linda Saeger
May 5, 2008
Lori,
I was introduced to your mother by Ruth Ohmacht. Later I worked with your mother at Homemakers . She always was so helpfull. We had so many good times at work. She was a very good person. She was so proud of her family and was always shareing with her coworkers how proud she was. You have all the great memories of your mother to help you thru.
KITTY AND WILLIE KUNTZ
May 5, 2008
TO THE DIMMICK FAMILY. I DID NOT KNOW PHYLLIS AS WELL AS NEAL FROM THEY WERE TEENS ON ALLEN ST.I WENT TO THEIR HOUSE MANY TIMES. SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD BE WITH YOU.
KITTY AND WILLIE KUNTZ
May 5, 2008
TO THE DIMMICK FAMILY. I DIDN'T KNOW PHYLLIS AS WELL AS NEAL. MY MEMORIES ARE OF WHEN THEY LIVED ON ALLEN ST.MY SORROW GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOURS.
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