Charles M. Dillehay

NILES - Charles M. Dillehay, 83, died at 8:52 am, Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the St. Joseph Health Center emergency room following an extended illness. Chuck was born in Marietta, Ohio on August 16, 1929 the son of Otis and Nellie (Graham) Dillehay and came to Niles many years ago. He was employed at the U. S. Steel Company, McDonald Works and later was a truck driver for Central Paving Company of Niles. He was member of Saint Stephen Church and enjoyed his vegetable garden and helping his many friends with their projects. He is survived by two daughters, Carol (Paul) Gavalec of Warren, Bernadette Dillehay of Cortland; two granddaughters, Carolyn Loveland of Warren, Victoria (Jim) Huber of Niles; four great grandchildren, Michael Fairman, Gabrella Huber, Madison Huber, Soraeya Faith Loveland and a sister, Frances Montgomery of Steubenville. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his wife the former, Irene Marie Banik whom he married May 14, 1949 and who died on July 4, 2005; two brothers, Elmer and Arthur Dillehay. Calling Hours will be Tuesday, March 19, 2013 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 10:00 am at Saint Stephen Church.  The Rev. Thomas Kraszewski will be the celebrant. Burial will be in Saint Stephen Cemetery.