Obituary for Harry Dillon Sr.
Harry S. Dillon Sr.,93, passed away September 3, 2022. He was born at Vail in Tyrone on August 24, 1929 to the late Adam W. and Anna (Irvin) Dillon. Harry married Dorothy C. Reader in 1950, who preceded him in death in 2011.
Surviving are his 2 children, Sherry (Mark Estright) Dillon and John Dillon; siblings, Donald Dillon, Janet Dillon Seiner and Carol Dillon Brenneman; one grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Harry S. Dillon, Jr.
Harry Sr. attended Tyrone Area High School and after graduating, he went to work for Westvaco Pulp and Paper Co. He was drafted during the Korean War and went on to serve our country in the 24th Infantry Division, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 555 Field Artillery. Upon returning home from the Korean War, he went back to work for Westvaco Pulp and Paper Co. and also started, owned, and operated Dillon Trucking from 1953 to the present; having his own garage, numerous trucks, and drivers over the years for hauling coal, sand, stone, blacktop, logs, and freight. Harry Sr. also hauled U.S. Mail and was sub-contracted by Black Brothers in Tyrone.
He was very active in his hobbies like the Antique Auto Club, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Col. James Crowther Camp 89, American Legion, VFW, Mountain Lodge 281, the 32nd° Freemasons, and the Valley of Altoona Scottish Rite. He enjoyed hunting and was part of the NRA. Along with his children he loved his pets.
Services will be Private, in lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Centre County PAWS, 1401 Trout Run Road, State College, PA 16801.
Arrangements made by Feller Memorial Home.
Surviving are his 2 children, Sherry (Mark Estright) Dillon and John Dillon; siblings, Donald Dillon, Janet Dillon Seiner and Carol Dillon Brenneman; one grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Harry S. Dillon, Jr.
Harry Sr. attended Tyrone Area High School and after graduating, he went to work for Westvaco Pulp and Paper Co. He was drafted during the Korean War and went on to serve our country in the 24th Infantry Division, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 555 Field Artillery. Upon returning home from the Korean War, he went back to work for Westvaco Pulp and Paper Co. and also started, owned, and operated Dillon Trucking from 1953 to the present; having his own garage, numerous trucks, and drivers over the years for hauling coal, sand, stone, blacktop, logs, and freight. Harry Sr. also hauled U.S. Mail and was sub-contracted by Black Brothers in Tyrone.
He was very active in his hobbies like the Antique Auto Club, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Col. James Crowther Camp 89, American Legion, VFW, Mountain Lodge 281, the 32nd° Freemasons, and the Valley of Altoona Scottish Rite. He enjoyed hunting and was part of the NRA. Along with his children he loved his pets.
Services will be Private, in lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Centre County PAWS, 1401 Trout Run Road, State College, PA 16801.
Arrangements made by Feller Memorial Home.