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Ida Dilcher Obituary
Ms. Dilcher was born July 26, 1933 in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Jesse, Sr. and Alta (Huey) Manes
Ida enjoyed the company of her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews in addition to attending musicals, concerts, and theatrical shows. She also enjoyed visiting the Lucille Ball Museum in Jamestown - having visited at least three times.
Ida is survived by her children, Dr. Harry (Karen) Dilcher, Jr. of Muncy, Pennsylvania, and Paul (Karin) Dilcher of Wyoming, Michigan; grandchildren, Jennifer (Derrick) Garber of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, Wendy (Eric) Hartman of Hughesville, Pennsylvania, Maggee O'Neill of Wyoming, Michigan, Aimee (Daniel) Nikitin of Rochester, Minnesota, Eli (Anna Sophia) Dilcher of Moro Bay, California, Mollie (Ben) Rizzo of Muncy, Pennsylvania, and Charles (Valerie) Dilcher of Jerusalem, Israel; a sister-in-law, Barbara Manes of Oakfield. 15 great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews also survive.
Along with her parents, Ida is reunited in death with her siblings, Glennolen Manes, Robert Manes, Jesse (late Dottie) Manes, Jr., Elizabeth "Betty" Baldwin, James Manes, and Sammy Manes.
Family and friends are invited to call on Monday (July 21, 2025) from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue in Oakfield. Ida 's Funeral Service will immediately follow at 1 pm. Burial in Cary Cemetery in Oakfield will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heritage Springs Memory Care - Activities Fund, 878 Old Cement Road, Muncy, Pennsylvania 17756. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.
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11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield, NY 14125
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