Obituary

Mary ‘Susie’ Susan Dillinger, 66, of Beaver Falls, Pa. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on April 23, 2024. She was born November 26, 1957 in Beaver Falls to the late Sonia ‘Sunny’ and Wilson ‘Bud’ Ferguson.

Susie married Glenn Russell Dillinger Sr. on March 4, 1975. They had been married 48 years at the time of Glenn’s passing in 2023.

Susie was a homemaker, proud wife, mother, grandmother, and “Aunt Susie” to many. She loved spending time with her family, especially watching her grandchildren grow. Susie worked at the Beaver County Times, as a cashier at Rite Aid, and was a bartender at Hollywood Gardens. Susie was known as the community hair stylist, often cutting hair at her dining room table.

Susie was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Russell Dillinger Sr., and parents Sunny and Bud Ferguson. She is survived by her son Glenn Dillinger Jr. (Cassie); daughters Samantha Boyles (Jay), and Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Dillinger; grandchildren, Lucy, Ethan, Lydia, Dylan, Leeam, and Evelyn; siblings Wilson ‘Donnie’ (Barbara) Ferguson, Phillip ‘Jynx’ Ferguson, David ‘Bud’ (Maggie) Ferguson, Margie (Dennis) Dugan; and best friends Wanda Fuhr, Tara Woodrome, and Margaret Johanningmeier.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by brothers William Grossman and Steven Beal, as well as sisters Margaret ‘Peggy’ Hodge and Roberta Ferguson.

Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Celebration of Susie’s life on Friday, April 26 at St. John-Wayman A.M.E. Church, 715 Mulberry Street, Bridgewater, PA, 15009. Receiving hours will begin at 4:00pm. All guests are welcome to be present and share memories at the memorial service, immediately following at 6:00pm. The GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch) was honored to provide care and guidance to Susie’s family during this time.