Matthew McLaughlin Ditzler, 45, passed away 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 United States Marine Corps.

Matt was a successful sales representative for Industrial Service Solutions and a 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 for over ten 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 three siblings: Amanda Lopez of Phoenix, AZ; Greg Ditzler and his wife Patti of Philadelphia, PA; and Ryan Ditzler of Lebanon, PA. He is also survived by two nieces and a nephew, Elyse, Michael, and Allyson, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Franklin Ditzler, and his 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: https://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 our online guest book thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com