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Paul M. Dirling

1955 - 2024

BORN

1955

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

Ott Funeral Home, Inc.

805 Pennsylvania Ave

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Paul Dirling Obituary

Name: Visitation for Paul M. Dirling
Start: 2024-04-25T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-04-26T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Ott Funeral Home, Inc.

Paul Mark Dirling, age 69, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in Select Specialty Hospital, Latrobe, with his wife, daughters, and grandson by his side. Paul was born on January 12, 1955 in Greensburg, the son of the late John Anthony Dirling, Sr., and Ethel Johnson Dirling. Paul was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Irwin. He retired from the Hillcrest Intermediate School, Norwin School District, in 2016 as a teacher with 36 years of service. He also worked at Klanchar's Exxon in North Huntingdon for 22 years. He was a skilled handyman who enjoyed taking care of all his little old lady friends. Paul cultivated a love of softball with his daughter and fully supported through her playing and coaching careers. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his brother, John Anthony Dirling, Jr. and his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Lou and James Patterson. Paul is survived by his loving and patient wife of 46 years, Betty A. (Spinogatti) Dirling; his two daughters, Magge Cales and husband JB and Abbe Dirling; his only grandchild, Damein Cales; his sisters, Judith Skoretz (husband John) and Patricia Coury (husband Dennis); his brothers and sisters-in-law, Louis E. Spinogatti (wife Kathy) and Joseph N. Spinogatti (wife Joan) and sister-in-law, Patty Miller Dirling; his many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly; his 'Good Boy' Ralphie and grand-dog, Meatball. In lieu of flowers, the family asks friends to please donate to a local animal shelter in Paul's name. Family and friends will be received in the OTT FUNERAL HOME INC., 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin 724-863-8900 on Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday, April 26, 2024 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Parting prayers will be at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin. Interment will be private. As Paul regularly read the obituaries with his wife, Betty he always said to put in the paper when he died, 'Paul M. Dirling, he is dead.' To leave a condolence or to get directions please visit www.ottfuneralhome.com

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Published by Tribune Review from Apr. 24 to Apr. 25, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Dirling

14 Entries

Christine Jaffre

July 11, 2024

Sorry for your loss of a loved one. I know the Dirling family we lived in Larimer and we were neighbors. Paul you will be sadly missed. We talked we went to therapy and at Walmart.

David Ott

June 22, 2024

So sorry to hear this. Paul was a very dear friend.

Sara Iezzi

April 28, 2024

I am so very sorry for your loss. Words can't express my feelings. Paul was such a good man with such a good family. He will be missed.

Natalie (Lane) Di Vietri

April 26, 2024

My favorite teacher. I have such fond memories of 5th grade. I learned so much from the month I spent observing in his classroom. He was such a gift to the Norwin community. May he rest in peace.

Eric Miller

April 26, 2024

So sorry to hear of Uncle Paul's passing. I'll miss his great stories, (and corny jokes). He was always a fun guy to be around, ever since I was a little kid. He'll be sorely missed.

Vicky DiMuzio

April 26, 2024

I taught school with Paul for many years. He was an absolute wonderful person. My fondest memory was one morning he walked into my classroom and asked me to come out in the hallway. He asked me if I was aware of the world situation at that moment. "No". We are being attacked! It was Sept. 11, 2001. I will never forget that day or Paul. I am saddened for his family´s loss, and I hope he finds slot machines in heaven. Vicky DiMuzio

Eburkart

April 26, 2024

Our sincere sympathy to the family of Paul.
He was a classmate of ours from Greensburg Central Catholic HS Class of "1972". He will be remembered by many. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

GCCHS
Class of "1972"

Sue Kellinger

April 25, 2024

My classroom was across the hall from Paul's during the one year I was at Hillcrest. A special teacher, light hearted, he was so kind, aways smiling. Could never forget him. Deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Elaine Funk

April 25, 2024

I will always remember Paul for all the times we laughed together at Hillcrest. Seeing him and Betty at church always made me smile. Paul had a big heart for his family, friends and students. I am incredibly sorry for your and your family´s loss, Betty. Paul will never be forgotten by those of us lucky enough to have known him.

MaryCatherine Dugan Coast

April 25, 2024

I had the pleasure of running into Paul a good 25 years ago. We spent awhile sharing our wonderful memories of growing up in Larimer-ones that only those of us from that time could appreciate! I will always have good memories of the Dirling family. My condolences to all.

Ruth Ann Tully

April 24, 2024

Enjoyed working with Paul at Hillcrest Elementary. No request of him was ever refused , anything for the students . He will be missed but not forgotten.

Linda Sipe

April 24, 2024

Sorry to learn of your brother´s passing, Pat. I´m sure he will be missed by you and the rest of your family.

Chris Hynes

April 24, 2024

Too many memories to count. All good. Oh the laughter and good times. Although I haven´t seen Paul since my 20s, the sound of his laughter and his joy for life has always stayed with me. He was one of a kind and will be missed by all. Thank you Paul for the memories. Larimer boy to the end. Rest easy.

David OB

April 24, 2024

Sincere condolences
David F OBrien

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