Phyllis Evelyn Dillon Riber, 89 Known to many as Gaga or Phee died Friday, November 1st in Apex, NC. Never a broken bone or major ailment her death was caused by heart failure. Born and raised in Marianna, PA on August 14, 1924 to the late Philip and Eleanor Dillon. Many stories are still told about her many sled rides from the top of the hill where she attended school all the way past her house on Beason Ave. She attended Marianna United Methodist Church. She worked at Nice Ball Bearing in Philadelphia, PA during WWll and The Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. where she met and married Lester Riber in 1964. They lived their life together in Washington D.C. and Colorado Springs, returning to Marianna, PA in 1971. Following the steps of her mother she was always a caregiver who took pride in attending to her husband until his death (1973) and neighborhood friends late in life. She moved to Smithfield, NC in 2000 to be close to her daughter and grandson. Moving one last time to Apex, NC in 2009. Over the last 4 years she had 5 roommates and was visited often by her grandson and nieces family The Abele's. Her pride & joy of seeing her great grandson carried her through the loneliest of days. She was always known to bring a smile and a laugh to the hearts of the other residents and workers at Spring Arbor. She is survived by her daughter Suzanne Paulette Dillon, her grandson David Lee (Jackie) Dillon and her great grandson Ashton Phillip Dillon (born 2010), all of Raleigh, NC. She is also survived by her niece Mary Manchey (Don) Abele of Burlington, NC; their children Kimberly, Erin, Elisa, and Benjamin, several other extended relatives that were close in heart from VA, PA, FL, UT, MO. In addition to her parents and husband she will be reunited with all her brothers and sisters that proceeded her in death. Karl Eugene Dillon, Philip John Dillon, William James Dillon, & Winifred Irene Dillon Manchey. Phyllis enjoyed the simple pleasures in life; time with family and a good cup of coffee. She was able to enjoy this until her last year of life. Always the one to lift your soul with a simple phrase or a lovely song. Her sweat heart and loving manner will be missed dearly. The family would like to thank all that provided care within the last days of her life; Spring Arbor of Apex & Hospice NC. Friends and family will be received 6 until 8 P.M. Wednesday November 6, 2013 in the Nichol Funeral Home 1728 Main Street Marianna, PA 15345 where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday November 7, 2013 Interment will follow in Horn cemetery.