Lillian Dillen

Lillian  Dillen, 85, of  Park Ave., Ellwood City died on  Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at her residence following a lengthy  illness.

Born May 6, 1927 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Pearl Weisz Weller.

Lillian formerly owned and operated Dillen’s Grocery Store in Fallston.  She enjoyed playing bingo, cards, and going to the casino.  Her most cherished time was spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include two sons, Gary “Goatt” (Donna) Kloos of New Castle, James “Jeebs” Rugh of Ellwood City; daughter, Norma Rugh Shirk of Ellwood City; two sisters, Yavonne Boariu of Ellwood City, Dorothy McClintick of Ellwood City; 18 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Weller and a sister, Viola Anthony.

Visiting hours will be held on  Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Marshall Funeral Home 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City.

Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday  at 11 am with Rev. Elizabeth Mayforth of the Mother Theresa Hospice officiating.

Interment will follow in the Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.