Melvin Charles Dithrich
February 3, 1929 ~ September 24, 2016 (age 87) 87 Years Old
Melvin Charles Dithrich, 87, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 24, 2016. Family members he is joining in eternity are his parents, ex-wife, brothers, sisters and nephews.
Those remaining to mourn for him are his children; Linda (Gary) Hoge, Robert (Carol) Dithrich, Carol (Robert) Flavin, and John (Maria) Dithrich.
His cherished grandchildren, John Hoge, Kristy Grigas, Bob Flavin, Angel Jacobs, Brandon Dithrich and four great-grandchildren will deeply miss their “PupPup"”.
Also surviving are his sister, Dolores Cupples, his loving companion Helen Damiano and a multitude of nephews, nieces, in-laws and friends.
Mel was a U.S. Army Veteran and member of the NMRA. Trains were a lifelong passion and well evidenced by the artful, elaborate layouts he constantly constructed.
Family and friends received Tuesday, September 27, 2016, from 2-8 PM at Readshaw Funeral Home, Inc. 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 10:00 AM in the Marion Manor, 2695 Winchester Dr. Pittsburgh PA 15220 where Mel resided for the past 2 1/2 years. (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT MARIAN MANOR.)
Interment will follow in the South Side Cemetery with Military Honors.
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