Robert J. Dillard

Robert J. Dillard obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

Robert J. Dillard

Robert Dillard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs., Inc. - West View on Feb. 26, 2026.
Robert J. Dillard, age 51, of Pittsburgh, on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Son of the late Rosalie (Koskey) and Edward J. Dillard, Sr.; significant other of Jennifer Klein; father of Tatum Dillard; brother of Eloise Elstner, Melissa Kopelic (Dennis), Edward Dillard Jr., and Rosalie Wisniewski (Robert). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Services private. Arrangements entrusted to Schellhaas Funeral Home, Inc. (West View)

Robert was an avid hunter, fisherman, and gardener. He loved cooking and anything outdoors - riding quads and going to the mountains. He was a strong hearted man who fought till the end.

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