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Barbara Dileo

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Barbara Dileo obituary, 1943-2025, Millcreek, PA

BORN

1943

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP - West 38th St.

1595 West 38th St.

Erie, Pennsylvania

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Sep. 1, 2025

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory

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Barbara Dileo Obituary

Barbara "Lynn" Dileo, 82, of Millcreek and formerly of Murrysville, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. She was born in Turtle Creek on Valentine's Day 1943, a daughter of the late James and Margaret (Gregg) Hamilton. Lynn was a graduate of Turtle Creek High School and later earned a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Pittsburgh. She first worked for National Car Rental and later was the co-owner and operator of Travel-Rite travel agency with her late husband, Frank. Prior to his passing, Lynne enjoyed travelling around the world with her husband, Frank. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Dileo; half-sister, Sloan Hamilton; and longtime companion, Paul Mastrorocco. Survivors include half siblings, Lee, James, and Hope Hamilton; a dear cousin, Peggy McLellan; cousins, Bill McLellan (Karen), Tracey Kabansinski, Lisa McLellan, and Autumn McLellan-Presor (Joe); their families; and the extended Gregg family. Friends are invited to call from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, at BRUGGER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, 1595 West 38th St., Erie, PA. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at St. Joseph Church/Bread of Life Community, 147 West 24th, Erie, PA. Burial will follow in Cross Roads Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Monroeville. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you have Masses said for Lynn or make memorials to a charity of your choice.

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Published by Tribune Review on Aug. 30, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Barbara Dileo

Sep

1

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory

1595 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16508

Sep

2

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph/Bread of Life Community

147 West 24th Street, Erie, PA 16502

Funeral services provided by:

Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP - West 38th St.

1595 West 38th St., Erie, PA 16508

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