Obituaries

Vogene Lindsey Deitrick, 91, of Danville, PA, passed into eternal glory surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at her residence. She was born on March 6, 1933, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late Clayton J. and Haidee V. Lindsey. Vogene was raised by her late stepparents, Ernest and Esther Dalton.

Vogene graduated from Factoryville Area High School (Lackawanna Trail) and pursued a career in nursing from Scranton State Hospital School of Nursing graduating in 1956.

She began her career working at the Danville State Hospital. It was there that she met Willam Donald Deitrick, Sr. her husband of 24 years. After being an RN at the state hospital, she transitioned to Geisinger Medical Center in the ENT department from where she retired in 1996.

Vogene was an active member of First Baptist Church, Danville where she sang in the choir and volunteered with Vacation Bible School. She also enjoyed being a den mother and a brownie leader.

Vogene truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures. She enjoyed birdwatching, jigsaw puzzles, sewing, and gardening.

She is survived by three children; William Deitrick and his wife Shirley of Danville, Robert Deitrick of Oklahoma and Beth Anne of Danville. Vogene was a loving grammy to Renee, Kelly, Kimberly, Shelby, Amber, and Jonathan. She was blessed with eight great-grandchildren; Abigail, Bristol, Will, Evan, Kate, Brazen, Brady, and Allie. Vogene is also survived by one sister, Janice Maglio of Hastings, Florida and one great-niece, Samantha Bickhart of Lancaster, PA.

In addition to her parents and stepparents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Lyle and her step siblings, Ernest Dalton and Sallie Bickhart.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Vogene’s Life to be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 11:00AM at First Baptist Church, 12 Brookside Drive (Route 642 East), Danville, PA with the Reverend Dawes J. Dunham officiating. Friends will be received from 10:00am to 10:45am.

The family will provide flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Arrangements are under the direction of Visneski Funeral Home, Inc 42 West Mahoning Street Danville PA 17821. www.visneski.com.