Obituaries

William C. DiGilio, 27

February 16, 2017

William “Billy” C. DiGilio, 27, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 16, 2017.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of William A. III and Karen M. DiGilio of Lancaster.

Bill was a 2007 graduate of Hempfield High School and a 2011 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with degrees in Information Technology and Business Administration.
He was working as a senior web application analyst/developer for The Loomis Company of Reading. Prior to this, he had worked at Lancaster General Hospital in the IT dept. and as an independent web application developer.

He was a member of St. Leo The Great Catholic Church.

Bill enjoyed music, was a self-taught guitar player, an avid movie watcher, liked to design websites, read, and a fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Steelers, and the New York Yankees. Bill played baseball throughout his youth for the Hempfield Youth Assn, tutored younger students while in high school, and volunteered at the United Way of Lancaster.

He had a great smile and the brightest blue eyes. He was a great friend to have and all who knew him loved him dearly.

In addition to his parents, Bill is survived by his sisters: Kelsey and Brianna DiGilio of Lancaster; his maternal grandfather Art, husband of the late Florence Dietrich, of Lancaster and his paternal grandparents, William, Jr. and Lillian DiGilio of Reading; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Friends will be received on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 9:30AM to 11AM at St. Leo The Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA, with the Mass to follow at 11AM. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions in Bill’s memory to the United Way of Lancaster, c/o the Volunteer Center, 630 Janet Avenue, Lancaster PA 17601.

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April 26, 2017

Billy, I just learned of your son’s passing and my heart if heavy for you and your family. You are all in my prayers. God Bless!
Stacy Galan (Becker)

April 10, 2017

Bill, just learned of your son’s passing today. May God bless you and your family and bring you comfort during this diffiult time. I’m very sorry for your loss.
Sherri Heckman

March 07, 2017

So beatiful and so young. I don’t know how he passed and I don’t need to know. He was beatiful and I will pray for him and his family for comfort and peace. I’m so sorry. 

February 25, 2017

Bill and Karen,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son and cannot imagine the pain of your loss.  
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Darlene and Don Beachy
 

February 25, 2017

Dear Bill, Karen, Kelsey, and Bri,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your son.  We will keep your family in our prayers…
We love you guys so much!
Tony and Jen

February 25, 2017

Bill, Karen, and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.  You all are in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
Dan and Liz Merriss 

February 25, 2017

To Billy’s Family, My heart breaks for all of you. Billy was a friend of my son. I”LL never forget the postcard he skectched for my son when he was in the Army. It was so unique..I was amazed by his talent. I put the card he sketched into a memory book that I made for my son while he was in Iraq.When I 

February 24, 2017

Karen and family,
I was so heart-broken to hear of Billy’s passing. Although we hadn’t seen him in years, we have fond memories of the times he and Mike (and Chris) spent playing together. His big smile and sparkling blue eyes had a way of spreading happiness wherever he was. 
May God comfort you during this tragedy and give you strength each day. 
Love and prayers,
Amy Mendenhall (Kirchner), Michael R. Kirchner, and Christopher Kirchner.

February 24, 2017

Dear Bill,Karen, and family, We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your son Billy. There are no words to comfort you but we hope all the memories you have with  Billy will comfort you and your family. Our deepest  sympathy Barbara and Augie
 

February 24, 2017

Dear Digilio Family,
I am deeply sorry to hear about Billy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Prays and god bless,
Sue Weaver

February 24, 2017

Dear Bill and Family ,
I’m so sorry for your loss. May God hold you tight and keep you held together in this time of sorrow.
In loving memory of you child.
A.F.A Doris A Graybill

February 24, 2017

Dear Bill, Karen and family,
 Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss.  Please know all of you are in our constant thoughts and prayers.  May your memories of Billy and the love of your family surround you and give you strength and peace in the time ahead.  May God bless you all.
Lou Ann Miller

February 24, 2017

Dear Bill and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.  May God give you peace and comfort during this extremely difficult time.
Dorothy Fair
 

February 23, 2017

Dear Bill, Karen, and family,
Our thoughts are with you during this time of sadness. We were truly sorry to hear of the loss of Billy. 
Mike and Nevada Kirchner

February 23, 2017

Dear Digilio Family,
You have been in my thoughts all day.  I’m so sorry to hear about Billy. I will remember his kind disposition and his blue eyes.  You will be in my prayers often in the days to come. 

February 23, 2017

We will keep Billy”s spirit alive with fond Memories of Billy watching his Dad & his Dad”s Friends
Playing a vigorous game of Racquetball…
Words are not adequate to express the sorrow felt by so many hearts Billy touched…
Till We Meet Billy Again,
Barb & Gary Scott

February 23, 2017

Dear DiGilio Family,
It is with a very heavy heart that I write this condolence.  My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.   May God hold all close.
God bless you,
John, Sharon and Peter McFadden

February 23, 2017

Dear DiGilio Family – Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss.  Please know all of you are in our constant thoughts and prayers.  May your memories of Billy and the love of your family surround you and give you strength and peace in the days ahead.  All of our love – Melissa, Amanda and Courtney 

February 23, 2017

Karen and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Diane Styer

February 22, 2017

Bill and Family,  Please accept my heartfelt sympathy during this tragic and difficult time. Wishing you comfort and healing in your loss.  Sincerely Mary Best. 

February 22, 2017

Karen & family,
My deepest condolences to you all during this difficult time. Billy & I graduated high school together and I will always remember his upbeat, friendly personality. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Danielle Blackburn 

February 22, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Billy. I was a childhood friend of his father “Digger” and never met Billy. My prayers for Bill and family are so strongly with you always. Tracy

February 21, 2017

Bill, Karen and family,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. I know there are many happy and loving memories of Billy that will be in your hearts forever. Hoping that they will comfort you in your sorrow.
Mary Sinclair 

February 21, 2017

I’m so sorry to hear about your loss.  He was one of my finest students.  
Ray Leiphart – HHS Phys. Ed. teacher

February 21, 2017

You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.  Please know that the loving spirit of Billy will always be around you and the memories you all shared will be with you forever.
God bless,
Donna Goserud

February 21, 2017

I will always remember Billy as he was in my fifth grade class – easy going, an avid baseball fan, a good friend to many with a wonderful sense of humor.
I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeanne McCreary

February 21, 2017

So very sorry for your loss, Bill.  I can’t fathom what you and your family is going through.  My deepest sympathies and heartfelt thoughts.  Comfort each other and I hope the good times you had with Billy will help guide you through the grieving.
– David Jacobson

February 20, 2017

I am so extremely sorry to hear of your loss. Although I have never met Bill we grew to know you guys and my heart is hurting for all of you. You are all in our thoughts and payers.
Sincerely,
Frankie, Brenda, Anita and Frankie Melendez 

February 20, 2017

Bill and family, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss.  You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jason Hager

February 20, 2017

Words cannot express how deeply saddened I am of Bill’s passing. He was a shining light with a brilliant mind.  My heart goes out to the family with the deeptest of sympathies.
Lisa Hill
The Loomis Company

February 20, 2017

Bill, Karen, Kelsey and Brianna — so very sorry for your loss.  Bill, working together for over 30 years — it was always so fun sharing family stories so I felt like I got to know your kids through those stories.  My heart goes out to you and your family — know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.  Chris Hess

February 20, 2017

To the DiGillio Family sorry for your lost. Praying for comfort for your family.
Carla W
 

February 20, 2017

Karen, Bill, Kelsey, and Brianna,
There are no words to soothe the loss that you have suffered.  We would like you to know that we are saddened by your loss, and that you are in our thoughts and prayers. 
Much Love,
Carin and Mark Dietrich

February 20, 2017

Bill and family:  My heart goes out to you and your family at this most difficult time.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gail Givler

February 20, 2017

Bill, Karen, Kelsey and Brianna – We are so sorry to hear about your loss.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.  We only had a short time to get to know you while in Italy, but we enjoyed spending time with you and making memories.  God Bless.  
Gina and Stephanie Milot 

February 20, 2017

I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear son, Billy.  You have my deepest sympathy.
Debbie Dunn
 

February 19, 2017

Karen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my prayers. Laurie Koerber

February 19, 2017

Dear Bill, Karen and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.  We remember Billy as always striving to work hard and to be his best!  We have fond memories of our sons playing intermural sports together!  Billy was indeed a super teammate and friend. Know that the St. Leo’s community and the Conway family will hold your family up in prayer this coming week.  May God bless you all in this difficult time.
With great sympathy, the Conway Family – Mike, Chris, Jonathan and Caitlin

February 19, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.~ Bobby Kohlman & Andrea Taylor

February 19, 2017

Bill, Karen, Kelsey and Brianna- I was sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers as you go through this difficult time. God bless you all.~ Cindy Farley

February 19, 2017

I would like to share sympathies with Billy’s family, I have been a friend of his father’s since we were little kids

February 19, 2017

Had the privilege to coach Bill in baseball when he was younger. What a great kid! Worked so hard to make himself a good ball player. Came from an absolute great family. My deepest thoughts and sympathies go out to his Mom and Dad and his entire family.
God Bless Bill,
Dave Hungarter

February 19, 2017

Bill and family, I am so sorry for your loss.  Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Jenny (Bock) McCarty 

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Friday, February 24, 2017
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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2427 Marietta Ave.
Lancaster, PA
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