Life Legacy
Esther P. Dickson
Reynolds homemaker’s ‘life was her family’
Esther P. Dickson of Reynolds, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 6, 2010, in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. She was 81. Mrs. Dickson was born March 16, 1928, in Sharon to George and Edna Mae O’Connor Dilley. Esther attended Jackson Center area schools and worked as a custodian for 10 years at Reynolds School District, retiring in 1977. A homemaker, she was a member of Sharpsville Church of the Nazarene. Esther enjoyed bowling, playing cards, doing crossword puzzles and watching movies, but most of all, loved being with her family and grandchildren. Her life was her family. Her husband, Francis Dickson, whom she married June 14, 1947, survives at home. Also surviving are: two daughters, Linda Congdon and her husband Kenneth, Slippery Rock;
and Kathleen Pompa and her husband Nicholas, Grove City; a son, Sonny Dickson
and his wife Wanda, Reynolds; five grandchildren, Dave Dickson,Michele Walter, Chris Dickson, Kenneth Congdon Jr. and Kelly Kratsas; and eight great-grandchildren. She also leaves her niece and best friend, Pat Thompson; and several other nieces and nephews. Esther was preceded in death by her parents; seven sisters, Clara Belle Yanik, Lois Shaner, Sarah Raymond, Ollie Bair, Hazel Bodien, Leah Dilley and Georgina Kirby; and four brothers, William, Ziba, Matthew and Melvin Dilley.
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Born: March 16, 1928
Place of Birth: Sharon, PA USA
Death: February 6, 2010
Place of Death: Farrell, PA
Occupation: Custodian for the Reynold's School District
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Francis Dickson, Spouse
Linda Congdon, Daughter
Kathleen Pompa, Daughter
Sonny Dickson, Son
Dave Dickson, Grandson
Michele Walter, Granddaughter
Chris Dickson, Grandson
Kenneth Congdon Jr, Grandson
Kelly Kratsas, Granddaughter
8 Great Grandchildren
Pat Thompson , Niece and Best Friend
Several Nieces and Nephews
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George Dilley, Father
Edna Mae (O'Connor) Dilley, Mother
Clara Belle Yanik, Sister
Lois Shaner, Sister
Sarah Raymond, Sister
Ollie Bair, Sister
Hazel Bodien, Sister
Leah Dilley, Sister
Georgina Kirby, Sister
William Dilley, Brother
Ziba Dilley, Brother
Matthew Dilley, Brother
Melvin Dilley, Brother
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Memorial donations may be made to:
Sharpsville Church of the Nazarene, 804 West Ridge Avenue, Sharpsville, PA 16150
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This memorial provided by:
John Flynn Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc
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