Rodney A. Dittman, 64, of Willow Creek, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019, at UPMC-Hamot in Erie, surrounded by his loving family.
Born February 8, 1955 in Bradford, he was the son of the late J. Edward and Sara Louise (Hook) Dittman. He was a 1974 graduate of Bradford High School.
Rod was employed at Trico Industries from 1974 until 1995 and at Bradford Pipe and Supply from 1998 until the present time. Rod was well known for his welding abilities and often was called on to repair or fabricate almost anything.
He was a member of the NRA and a former member of the Eagles Club.
Rod traveled to numerous air shows where he enjoyed learning about every inch of WWII airplanes. He was passionate about speaking with WWII veterans. He was an avid hunter, and marksman with a pistol.
Surviving are one daughter, Jessica Lynn (Cody) Wright, of Port Allegany, two grandchildren, Garrin Wright and Aston Wright, two sisters, Gloria Faye Dittman, of Grove City OH, and Ronda (Doug) Lasseter, of Bradford, his former wives Dianna Chapman, of Smethport and Ruth Coast, of Lafayette, his companion of four years, Karen Pennington, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends will be received on Wednesday November 27, 2019, from 3 pm to 5 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 372 East Main Street. A private funeral services will be held with Rev. Matt Blake, Pastor of the Bradford Area Parish, officiating, followed by committal services and burial in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorials contributions if desired, may be made to the Mid Atlantic Air Museum, 1054 Arnold Road, Reading, PA 19605, a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com