Deborah "Debbie" Jean Dilley

Deborah "Debbie" Jean Dilley, 61, of Meadville, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. 

Debbie was born in Meadville, on December 21, 1962, a daughter of the late Helen (Ward) and Clyde Cornell.

On January 3, 1986, Debbie married Lewis Ross Dilley, Jr.; he survives.

Although her health prevented her from attending church, Debbie enjoyed watching the online services of Bible Baptist Church, where she was baptized.

Prior to her illness she enjoyed staying active and was employed in the Housekeeping Department of Allegheny College where she loved her job and all those she met. Debbie possessed a strong will as well as a humorous and sarcastic personality. She had great memories of times spent with family, especially at the Crawford County Fair, Conneaut Lake Park, shopping, playing BINGO and Poker. She loved her family deeply and her grandchildren were the apple of her eye. She will be sadly missed. 

In addition to her father and her husband of 38 years, Debbie is survived by two children Cindy Cornell of Oil City, Angela Dilley of Hampstead, MD; seven grandchildren Alexandria, Anna, Abigale, Joshua, Damian, Hannah, Gavin; siblings Giva Hoague (Harry), Marilyn Frisina (Jon), Walter Cornell (companion Tammy) all of Meadville, Birt Cornell of Albion, Clyde Cornell (companion Jean) of Meadville; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen (Ward) Cornell.

Family and friends are invited to call from 1-2 PM on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at STEPHEN P. MIZNER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 404 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE, where Funeral Services will follow at 2 PM, with Pastor Jeff Conley, of Meadville Alliance Church, officiating. 

Debbie will be laid to rest in Kiser Hill Cemetery. 

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