Lester E. Dille, 72, of Core, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
He was born Aug. 14, 1951, a son of the late Francis E. Dille and Pansy Foley Dille.
Lester was a lifetime member of the UMWA. He was a coal miner, retiring from Federal #2 Mine on Miracle Run in 2006 after 32 years of service. He was also a member of the West Virginia Farm Bureau.
Lester loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He showed horses for many years and loved hunting and fishing, and he really enjoyed trout fishing.
His wife, Margaret Kay Dille, whom he married on Dec. 31, 1974, died July 15, 2022.
Surviving is one daughter, Terri “Ted” Summers and her partner, Steven Ellis, of Core; one son, Lester “Bud” Dille II, of Mount Morris, Pa.; three grandchildren, Tucker, Olivia and Mason; one sister, Christine (Nimrod) McCoy, of Days Run; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are one son, Christopher Dille; one grandson, Austin Summers; one sister, Mary Ellen Roupe; and four brothers, Dennis, David, Earnest and Arzie Dille.
At the request of the family, there will be no visitation or services at this time. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc., 324 Mount Morris Road, P.O. Box 478, Mount Morris, PA 15349, Shane M. Ayers, Director, have been entrusted with arrangements.
Condolences:
www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com
