In loving memory of Mahlon R. Diller, age 92 of Shippensburg, PA. Mahlon passed away on September 26, 2025, at Mennonite Fellowship Home, Hagerstown, MD.
He was born August 15, 1933, at Mason-Dixon, PA, to Amos and Fannie (Risser) Diller. He was a building contractor for 30 years and was associated with Christian Aid Ministries in VS work for 15 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma J. (Crider) Diller, by two and a half years. They were married June 26, 1954 and are survived by five daughters and one son; Sheryl (Elias) Lahdu of Shippensburg, Wilma (Harlin) Hege of Shippensburg, Joy (Dallas) Martin of Shippensburg, Karla (Arlin) Wadel of Shippensburg, Brenda (Clyde) Lehman of Chambersburg, M. Roger (Erin) Diller of Bagley, MN and 36 grandchildren, 90 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Eunice Petre and Esther Martin, and a sister-in-law, Janet Crider. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Lynn Martin, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three brothers and two sisters.
Professional services have been entrusted to Dugan Funeral & Cremation, Ltd., 51 Asper Drive, Shippensburg. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 10 am at Rowe Mennonite Church, 754 Pinola Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257. The family will receive friends at Rowe Mennonite Church on Thursday, October 2, from 2:00 to 4:00 and from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. There will also be a viewing from 9:00 am until the time of the funeral service on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christian Aid Ministries, Cumberland Clothing Center, 38 Ridge Road, Newville, PA 17241. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit DuganFH.com.
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