Obituary of Patricia Claire Dillon

Patricia Claire Dillon of Byram Twp., NJ passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 15, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was 86 years old. Patricia was born on August 12, 1939 in East Orange, NJ to the late George and the late Viola (Steitz) Scherer.

She was a graduate of West Side High School in Newark, NJ. After her marriage to Robert Dillon, they resided in Irvington, NJ before building their home in Byram Twp in West Brookwood for many years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Stanhope. She was employed as an office manager at the Dental Office of Dr. Kata, Andover, NJ and previously drove a bus for children with special needs for many years before retiring. Patricia was involved with local girl scout and cub scout troops and a member of the Cranberry Lake Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She is well known for collecting owls, and enjoyed arts & crafts, painting, sewing, crocheting, gardening, reading, bowling and square dancing. She and her husband frequented the Budd Lake Diner and would often go for rides searching for local wildlife. Most importantly, Patricia loved spending time with her cherished and loving family, especially watching her grandchildren grow and attending their sporting events and special occasions.

Patricia is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Robert "Bob"Dillon, Sr., her devoted children, Nancy Dillon-Thompson and Robert W. Dillon, Jr. & his wife Branka and her cherished grandchildren; Matthew Thompson & his wife Meghan, Bryan Thompson, Allyson Dillon and Jacquelyn Dillon. Additional survivors include her great-grandson Dean, her brother George E. Scherer, her nieces and nephews; James Dillon, Steven Dillon, Dawn Dillon, George V. Scherer and Andrea Scherer and too many dear friends to mention.

Patricia's Life Celebration Services will include a visitation on Thursday, September 18th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and again from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home, 150 Landing Road, Landing, NJ. There will be a Prayer Service offered on Friday morning, September 19th at 10:00 am also at the funeral home. Patricia will be laid to rest at Stanhope Union Cemetery in Mt. Olive Twp., NJ. All services are entrusted to the Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home of Landing, NJ. For memorial donations, please consider The Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860 or www.karenannquinlanhospice.org.