OBIT: James Francis DILLON, 1952, Garden Heights, Altoona, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Jennifer Sigmon November 25, 2007, 8:23 pm Copyright 2007. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _________________________________________ JAMES FRANCIS DILLON Of 400 Bellview street, Garden Heights, died unexpectedly at his home at 6.15 o'clock last evening. He was born in New York city May 9, 1878, a son of William and Mary (Kelley) Dillon. Mr. Dillon was a plumber by trade and was employed by the Pennsylvania railroad until his retirement in 1945, after 29 years of service. He was a member of St. John's Catholic church, Lakemont, and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He had been a resident of Altoona 38 years. Surviving are his wife, Catherine; three sons, William of Englewood, N. J., Edward of Altoona, and Joseph of Gallitzin, and three grandchildren. One son, James, died four years ago. Friends will be received at the N. A. Stevens mortuary after 7 o'clock this evening. Altoona Mirror, June 25, 1952 Note: James F. Dillon's mother's maiden name is listed as Hannah Lang on both of his marriage certificates.