WALLACE DITTMAN
Wallace Edward Dittman, 72, of Pentress, died Sunday, October 10, 2021 in the Monongalia General Hospital.
He was born November 17, 1948 at Mercer, PA, a son of the late Charles L. Dittman and Betty Lou Anderson Dittman.
Mr. Dittman was a retired coal miner and retired from the Blacksville #2 mine where had worked as a wireman. He was President of UMWA Local #1702 and also was a union organizer.
He was a Vietnam Veteran and served in the 101st Airborne. He was a member of the VFW Post #4793 in Waynesburg.
Surviving is his wife, Diana Shrout Dittman; two sons and their spouses, Scott Dittman and his wife Misty of Marienville, PA and Randy Dittman and his wife Jessica from Pentress; one daughter, Rebecca Dittman of Newport News, VA; one brother and his wife, Terry Dittman and his wife Lois of Core; two sisters and their husbands, Roberta Tennant and her husband Larry of Core and Charlene Holbert and her husband Dave of Mt. Morris, PA; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild which is due in January.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Todd Dittman; and one brother, Ricky Dittman.
Friends may call at the Owen-Neely Funeral Home, 5894 Mason-Dixon Highway, Blacksville, WV from 5-8 PM Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday with Pastor Steve Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in the Olive Cemetery at Pentress.
Condolences
Dittman Family: I worked with wally a few years at Blacksville, Sending out prayers to the family. I hope all is well with the rest of the family, grandkids, and a great grandkid, to be. Wally will be missed. RIP Wally.
Ron Varner
I have known Wally for many years. He was a caring man. He will be dearly missed.
Praying for his family.
On behalf of the Garrett family we are so sorry for your loss and sending you all lot's of love ❤
Krissy
I am sad to hear about the passing of my friend… I know that im not alone in saying that I loved that man! My thoughts are with you Mama Diane, Scott, Randy and Rebecca, love you all!
I am so sorry for your loss. May the lord wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you in your time of grief. Keeping in my thoughts and prayers.
You made the world a better place by the sacrifices you made for this great nation and your name and standard now rest in your family. We may never have met but having known your son to be my brother I am saddened at your passing.
RIP Airborne I shall toast your name in my home. Until we regroup.
Diana, Randy, Jess, Rebecca, Roberta and Larry,
I am so very sorry for the loss of Wally. He will forever be remembered. Maybe gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN!! Love you guys!
I cannot express how sorry I am for you and your family.
I’m sorry I cannot make it for the visitation. My heart wants to be there but with my work schedule I’m not able to make it in that timeframe.
You and Wally both were instantly two of my favorites. I enjoyed getting to know you both!
My prayers will be with all of you. ❤️
Crystal Johnson
Cherish those precious memories.
DIANA DITTMAN AN FAMILY
I AM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR HUSBANDS & FATHER PASSING ,HE WAS ONE OF A KIND HE WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH BY ALL OF US. JUST TAKE CARE OF YOUR MOM SHE IS A VERY SWEET LADY LOVE HER ALOT.IF SHE OR ANY OF U NEED ANY THING JUST LET US KNOW. GOD WILL GET U THROUGH THIS TIME OF SADNESS AN SORRY.
SO SORRY DIANA DEWITT
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping the family in thought and prayer.
Autumn Vannoy
Condolences to the entire Dittman family from our family. Wally was a great man and will be dearly missed. May he rest easily and in peace.
I was so shocked to see this, this morning. Hugs and prayers for you and the family. My thoughts will be with you today as you say good bye to your loved one.
The UMWA has lost a great friend and leader. All of us morn Brother Dittman’s passing. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. May God be with his family.
My condolences to Wallys family. My husband Frank Durst worked with Wally and we both had the chance to have dinner with them and other miner friends when they were working together. Prayers for all.