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Dilmon J. Dunbar
<p>Dilmon J. Dunbar, Age 92, of Big Pond, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 1, 2020. Dilman was born November 29, 1927 on the family farm in Big Pond, son of the late Romie & Coral (Smith) Dunbar. He was a graduate of Troy High School class of 1946 and was married to the late Lola M. (Risley) Dunbar who passed away in 2012.</p> <p>Dilmon was a longtime farmer and rural letter carrier for the US Postal Service. He was a lifelong member of the Big Pond United Methodist Church, Charter Member of the Big Pond Lions Club having joined March 1, 1952 with 68 years of dedicated service, Ondawa Grange Member for 76 years, Former Director of Grange Mutual Insurance Company, and the Treasurer for the Hillside Cemetery Association for over 50 years. Dilman was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, friend and community servant who will be sadly missed by all that knew him.</p> <p>Survivors include a daughter, Karen (James) Kilzer of Pittsburgh, two sons, Dale Dunbar of Big Pond, Gene (Olwen) Dunbar of Bisbrooke, England, grandchildren, Brad (Ruth) Kilzer, Seth (Jane) Kilzer, Tyler (Danielle) Dunbar, Jonathan Dunbar, Christine (Steve) Curtis, great-grandchildren, Max, Julia, Claire, Jacob, Sofia, Jacen, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.</p> <p>Dilmon was predeceased by his parents, wife Lola M. Dunbar, a son Brian Dunbar, brothers, Laverne Dunbar, Alonzo Dunbar, sisters, Eudora Bouvier, Madeline Montanye.</p> <p>Private burial will be held in Hillside Cemetery, Big Pond, PA and a Memorial Service will be held late summer or early fall.</p> <p>Memorials contributions in Dilmon’s name may be made to the Hillside Cemetery Association, 396 Dubert Road, Columbia Cross Roads, PA 16914, or to the Bradford County Library, 16903 Route 6, Troy, PA 16947.</p> <p>Arrangements are under the direction of the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 1093 West Main Street, Troy, PA 16947.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>November 29, 1927 - June 1, 202011/29/192706/01/2020
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Tom and Elaine Wrisley Reed
June 17, 2020
Dear Dale, Karen, and Gene,
So sorry to read about your Dad's passing! He was a great uncle to all of us cousins and we'll always remember the good times we had at your place when we were growing up, as well as at the Wrisley family picnics and dinners.
So sorry to read about your Dad's passing! He was a great uncle to all of us cousins and we'll always remember the good times we had at your place when we were growing up, as well as at the Wrisley family picnics and dinners.
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Arden and Julie Wrisley
June 17, 2020
Arden and Julie Wrisley
Uncle Dilmon was one of my favorites. He was a kind and gentle man and was always good to his nieces and nephews. He and Aunt Lola Wrisley frequently hosted us and the rest of the Wrisley family at their farm home in Big Pond. Our condolences ... Continue Reading
Uncle Dilmon was one of my favorites. He was a kind and gentle man and was always good to his nieces and nephews. He and Aunt Lola Wrisley frequently hosted us and the rest of the Wrisley family at their farm home in Big Pond. Our condolences ... Continue Reading
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Deb Burgess Winslow
June 14, 2020
Dilmon was my school bus driver when I was a child. I never had to worry about making it home, no matter how much snow we had. I always felt safe and loved by Dilmon. I remember him doing events for the Lions club at the Lake.
He was such a part of my childhood and... Continue Reading
He was such a part of my childhood and... Continue Reading
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Brad Kilzer
June 11, 2020
I have so many fond memories of visiting Big Pond and the farm as a child. It was a peaceful and beautiful part of the world that I was unfamiliar with and enjoyed. The visits were made all the better by Dilmon and Lola’s welcoming and loving home. Dilmon will be missed ... Continue Reading
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Ruth Kilzer
June 10, 2020
Sending our thoughts and prayers from Colorado. Dilmon was truly a kind and gentle man and I will always have very fond memories of my trip to Big Pond a few years ago. He will be missed xxx
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Gene Dunbar
June 6, 2020
He was an excellent example of a gentleman and my role model for how to live your life. Much love from gene
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Janet and Tom Gerbino
June 5, 2020
To Dale, Karen and Gene,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family. He will be missed by all of us.
What a wonderful guy! Many memories of our times together. 🙏
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family. He will be missed by all of us.
What a wonderful guy! Many memories of our times together. 🙏
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Edith & Bob Selleck
June 4, 2020
With deepest sympathy. He will always be remembered, as he was so loved.
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Dale and Janet Mattocks
June 4, 2020
We send sincere condolences to Dale and all of Dilman's family during this difficult time. We always enjoyed visiting with him as he was such a friendly and likeable person. He left many good memories and will be greatly missed.
Dale and Janet Mattocks
Dale and Janet Mattocks
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Steve and Susan Saxton
June 3, 2020
To our good friends, Dilman was a one of kind extra special man. We share your loss. We are all better people for having known him. Unfortunate we can't all get together to celebrate his life right now.
Steve and Susan and family
Steve and Susan and family
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