Matthew McLaughlin Ditzler, 45, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Allentown, PA. He was a graduate of Lebanon High School (1998), attended Temple University, and served as a reservist in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Matt was a successful sales representative for Industrial Service Solutions and business partner with PM Properties LLC. He resided in Dalton, PA. Matt touched the lives of family, friends, and colleagues, building lasting relationships that will be cherished by all who knew him. He was a friend of Bill’s for over 10 years. Matt enjoyed the outdoors, where he learned to hunt with his father and grandfather by his side. No matter how busy, he was always able to make time to grab a cigar with his brother, Ryan.

He is survived by his siblings, Amanda Lopez, of Phoenix, AZ, Greg Ditzler, and his wife, Patti, of Philadelphia, PA, and Ryan Ditzler, of Lebanon, PA; nieces and nephew, Elyse, Michael, and Allyson; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Franklin Ditzler; and grandparents, Anna and Franklin Ditzler, and Mary and Charles Bleistein.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Matt’s memory may be made to the Purple Heart Foundation. The Purple Heart Foundation offers support and services to veterans everywhere. Donations can be made directly on their website: purpleheartfoundation.org/donate/.

Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with the arrangements. Please share your memories with the family at Thompson Funeral Home’s online guest book at thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com.

At Thompson Funeral Home, four generations of the Thompson family have offered their knowledge, compassion, and experience while serving the families of the Lebanon area for the past 135 years.