Joan T. Dilts

1936 - 2025

Joan T. Dilts, 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Sept. 13, 2025, at her home. She was born on April 20, 1936, in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Guerino Teti and Matilda DeMarino Smith. Joan was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, the Christian Mothers, and the Emerald Club. She was also a member of AARP 3221. Joan graduated from McKeesport High School Class of 1954. In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur Dilts; her son, Edward Joseph Phillips Jr.; and her granddaughter, Angela Phillips. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth Phillips (Patti) and Christopher Dilts (Christine); three daughters, Linda Paranick (Donald), Sharon Melani (David), and Carole Sever; one brother, Angelo Teti (Phyllis); and one sister, Rose Beeson. She was the beloved grandmother to 18 grandchildren, Jenna Belyea (Benjamin), Tara Valentino (Nicholas), Rachel Cunningham (Jeremy), Adam Paranick, Sean Melani (Brittany), Teri Grumski (Joshua), Mark Phillips (Amy), Paul Phillips (Lauren), Mary Sampey (Andrew), Michael Matta (Toni), Connor Phillips (Cailie), Elizabeth Chiodo (Alessandro), Thomas Sever III, Jacob Sever, Derrick Dilts (Rachel), Harrison Dilts, and Dalton Dilts. She adored her 20 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral Mass will take place in St. Agnes Church at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, with interment to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com