Mr. Eugene V. “Bud” Dimeo, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 at Harmony Hills Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Wexford.
Mr. Dimeo was born in Ellwood City on May 30th, 1935 to the late Dr. Eugene L. and Gladys L. (Johnson) Dimeo. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1953 and had attended Geneva College. Bud enlisted with the United States Army in May of 1958 and served until his honorable discharge on August 8th, 1962 earning the rank of SP4. He served with the 475th Quartermaster Company at Fort Lee in Virginia.
For over 35 years Bud was a photographer for the Ellwood City Ledger. Many in the Ellwood City area remember “Ledger Photo by Bud Dimeo” as a caption that accompanied his many photos that literally chronicled the history of the town and special events of its residents. In doing so, Bud was especially fond of remembering his trips to local schools where he would be met so excitedly by the kids eager to show their latest projects and performances.
Bud is also a long time member of the Ellwood City Historical Society. He enjoyed classical music, archery, and photography.
His most recent years were spent loving and spoiling his grandchildren, who he was very proud of and who will miss him very much.
He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law Gene and Jackie Dimeo, and Kevin and Anna Dimeo both of Ellwood City, and his grandchildren Christian, Cameron, Madeline, and Miranda Dimeo.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Joyce (Court) Dimeo whom he married on April 4th, 1964 and passed away on September 4th, 2009.
Following Bud’s wishes there will not be a public service. The final arrangements are entrusted to the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc.. Inurnment will be at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery.
Memorial donations in Bud’s name may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org, or Club Hope Foundation 235 6th St., Ellwood City Pa 16117.
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