Walter L. Diethorn; 82; of North Belle Vernon; died Monday; June 3; 2013; at 9:34 p.m. at his home. Born Jan. 11; 1931; in Belle Vernon; he was the son of the late George F. and Teresa M. Funk Diethorn. A resident of North Belle Vernon; Mr. Diethorn was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church and was a retired mechanic for Guttman Oil Co.; Page Lambert Co.; Lee Norse Co.; Charleroi; and the former Ray’s Service Center; North Belle Vernon. Walt was a life member of the North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department where he served as past officer and was the caretaker of the fire apparatus for numerous years. He was also a member of the Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659 and the Naomi Athletic Club. He is survived by his wife; Darlene Strickler Diethorn; to whom he was married for 58 years; four children; Pamela Allen of Charleroi; Laurie Harris of Uniontown; Walter Diethorn Jr. and wife; Lisa; of Monessen; Matthew Diethorn of Belle Vernon; sister; Mildred Allfree of Charleroi; nine grandchildren; Michael Allen; Mark Allen; Mindy Harris; Joshua Harris; Zachary Harris; Walter Diethorn III; David Diethorn; Daniel Diethorn; Deanna Diethorn; and three great-grandchildren; McKenzie Allen; Madalyn Cherry and Jacob Cherry. He was preceded in death by three brothers; Dennis; Lionel J.; and George Diethorn; and three sisters; Evelyn McManus; Catherine Boltz and Phyllis Sabol. Visitation will be held 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATIONS; Family Owned and Operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-6183. Private family interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of the North Belle Vernon Fire Department will conduct services 6:30 p.m. Thursday and the Belle Vernon American Legion will conduct services at 7 p.m.; both in the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Walter L. Diethorn to the North Belle Vernon Fire Department. Condolences accepted at the funeral homes web site; http://www.parzynskifuneralhome.com