Frances Joan Dillon, age 74 of Dayton passed away October 24, 2021 at Sycamore Glen Health Center, Miamisburg. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 17, 1947 the daughter of Francis J. & Thelma (Burton) Essman.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Patrick Dillon; her son David (Kim) Wabler; her sister Diana (Terry) Bradley; nieces Jenny (Vini) Gonsman and Jamie (Frank) Miller; great nephew Bradley Williamson and great niece Paige Williamson. Also surviving are her sister-in-law Lesa Dillon; brother-in-laws Mike (Kathy) Dillon and Chris (Deborah) Dillon; nieces Melinda (John) Gahimer, Sarah (Kenny) Vaughn, Erin Dillon, Trey Dillon, Trista Dillon and Lakelynn Dillon; 1 great niece and 7 great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her infant twin sister Norma Jean Essman.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 10:00 am at Calvary Cemetery, 1625 Calvary Ave., Dayton, Ohio. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Joan's memory to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, New York 10306 or to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, P.O. Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037. Services have been entrusted to the Zerkle Funeral Home, Tipp City. Condolences may be sent to the family through this online guestbook.