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- [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Distler, James T. 2APR2015.
James T. Distler, 80, of 126 Edward Rd., St. Marys, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at his home following an illness of the past several months.
He was born May 22, 1934, a son of the late Wallace "Boobie" and Florence Taylor Distler.
On Nov. 15, 1958 in St. Mary's Church, he married Joan Gabler Distler, who survives.
He was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from SMAHS, Class of 1953. He then served in the U.S. Air Force as a classifications specialist with the 6486 Air Based Group, where he served overseas for three years. He attended the DuBois Business College and received a degree in accounting and business administration and retired from Airco-Speer after more than 25 years of service. He was a life member of the American Legion, VFW, CMF, PFL and the Elks.
He served on all levels of government throughout his life, having been a township supervisor from 1975-1983, chairman of the board for five years, county Veterans' Affairs director for four years and also with the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was honored with the prestigious award of the Chapel of the Four Chaplains and was a member of the St. Marys Servicemen's Burial Detail. He enjoyed playing cards, going to camp, and spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife of more than 56 years, Joan Gabler Distler, he is survived by three sons, James (Brenda) Distler of Kersey, Thomas (Karen) Distler of Palm Bay, Fla., and Frank (Lynn) Distler of Essex Junction, Vt.; a daughter, Diane (Jack) Seelye of St. Marys; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He is also survived by a brother, Ronald (Julie) Distler of Maryland; two sisters-in-law, Carmella Distler of New York and Doris Distler of Illinois; and by a brother-in-law, Tony Caggeso of New York.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Wallace Distler; and by a sister, Lavonne "Bonnie" Caggeso.
A Mass of Christian Burial for James T. Distler will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 7 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Church Street, St. Marys with the Rev. Alfred Patterson, OSB, officiating.
Military honors will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen's Burial Detail.
Interment will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Monday, April 6, 2015 from 5-8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Servicemen's Burial Detail, 168 Center St., St. Marys, Pa. or to the Community Nurses / Community Nurses Hospice, 757 Johnsonburg Rd., Suite 200, St. Marys, Pa. 15857.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com.
Daily Press, The: 2APR2015
HFA: 17APR2020
- [S78] Staff, Beacon News, The, (Name: Beacon News, The; Location: Aurora, ILL;), Obituary: Distler, Wallace J. 22SEP1998.
Wallace J. Distler, age 70, of Hinckley, passed away Sunday, September 20, 1998 at his home.
He was born August 21, 1928 in Saint Mary's, Pennsylvania, the son of Wallace and Florence (Taylor) Distler.
Wallace was united in marriage on September 30, 1950 to the former Doris Grasser, and they spent the next 48 years of their lives together.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, who will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.
Mr. Distler was member of the St. Mary Catholic Church in Maple Park. Wallace enjoyed being the Owner and Operator of D.J. Components in Hinckley.
He was, for many years, a member of the Moose Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Doris, of Hinckley; five children, Stephen (Cherri) Distler of Boulder Hill, Christine Distler of Memphis, Tennessee, David (Karen) Distler of Ames, Iowa, Richard Distler of Montgomery and Michael Distler of Hinckley; seven grandchildren, Brooke, Amber, Erik, Timothy, Emily and Nikolus Distler and Whitney Durham; three brothers, William (Carm) Distler of New York, James (Joan) Distler of Pennsylvania and Ronald (Julia) Distler of Baltimore, Maryland; one sister, Bonnie (Tony) Caggeso, of Hamburg, New York; as well as nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 1998 at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Maple Park, with Father William Clausen officiating.
Interment will be private.
Friends may call from 5 to 8p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 1998 at the Nash-Nelson Memorial Chapel, 141 N. Maple Street in Hinckley.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes.
Philip S. Nelson, Owner and Director, 815-286-3247 or 630-553-7611.
Beacon News, The (Aurora, IL) - September 22, 1998
HFA: 17APR2020
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