Paul Albert Dishinger

Paul Albert Dishinger obituary, Erie, PA

Paul Albert Dishinger

Paul Dishinger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP - West 38th St. on May 17, 2024.
Paul Albert Dishinger, 67 of Waterford, passed away at his home on Wednesday May 15, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Santa Fe, Iowa on June 7, 1956, a son of the late Robert and Agnes (Schneider) Dishinger.
Paul was a driver for UPS for over 27 years. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and lifetime member of the McKean Ushers Club. Paul was a true outdoorsman, who enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, and cutting wood, but mostly loved spending time with his grand dog Bolt.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Karen (Seth) Dishinger; their two sons, Paul Dishinger Jr. of Pittsburgh, and Bob Dishinger of Corry; sister, Deann Sharkey and her husband Pat of Rockford, IL, and numerous extended family members.
Friends may call at the Brugger Funeral Home & Crematory, 1595 West 38th St. on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM and are invited to a prayer service there on Friday morning at 9:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church,8880 Main St. McKean, at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private in Dunn Valley Cemetery. Send condolences at www.bruggerfuneralhomes.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Family Hospice or St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
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