Rochester Mills, Pennsylvania
Feb 4, 1954 – Aug 19, 2024 (Age 70)
William "Dean" Brickell, 70, of Rochester Mills, died Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Crystal Waters Personal Care Home.
He was born Feb. 4, 1954, in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Bertha L. (Haag) and Therman C. Brickell. On July 12, 1990, he married Susan J. Wolfe, who preceded him in death on May 20, 2018.
Dean was a graduate of Slippery Rock University, earning his bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. He was a teacher of remedial math and reading in the Punxsutawney School District for 30 years and retired in 2008. He enjoyed racing horses in the county fair and at the meadows.
Surviving relatives include his three siblings, Darlene Brown of Freedom, Doris Gotwald and husband Russ of Freedom, and David Brickell of Smicksburg; a sister-in-law, Becky Brickell of Rossiter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Therman Brickell; sister-in-law Ronna Brickell; and a brother-in-law, Lee Brown.
Per Dean's wishes, no services will be held.
The family would like to express their gratitude towards the staff of Crystal Waters for their care of Dean.
Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Rossiter.
Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.
So sorry for your loss Dave and family. We spent lots of fun time racing horses at the fairs. Dean was always entertaining with his stories, like the dead mouse in the toaster. I even served him Thanksgiving Dinner about 40 yrs. ago. RIP good Buddy
Anne Chester
September 06, 2024 | Home, PA | Friend
I met Dean at the Pennsylvania fairs.
A very nice man. So sorry to hear this.rip dean
Marc Mosher
September 01, 2024 | Ridley Park, PA | Acquaintance
My sincerest condolences to Dean's family and friends
Kim Hankins
August 31, 2024 | Meadow Lands, PA | Friend
A good man.
Ed Rogers
August 31, 2024 | Mechanicsburg, PA | Friend
My sympathy for the loss of Dean. May God bless you with his comfort. Charlene Skarbek
Charlene Skarbek
August 22, 2024
Dean was a classmate from grades 7-12. Dean was a great guy, he will be missed. RIP Dean.
Jim Beasley
August 21, 2024 | School
Deepest sympathies to Dean´s extended family. I was a classmate of Dean from 7th grade through 12th. He was a great classmate and he was the greatest prankster. Rest in Peace Roger Powell
Roger Powell
August 21, 2024 | School
Dean and I were classmates beginning in the 4th grade. I can recall from that long ago that Dean stood out as a great person. Easy to get along with and a lot of fun to be around. We played baseball in the morning before school and at recess. I remember that being on the same team as Dean was more fun than being on the opposite team. Recess time was too short to actually win a game but playing with Dean was a big win for me. Kids don't play ball at school anymore which is sad, but I think...
Fred Roberts
August 21, 2024 | School
I have many cherished memories of Dean from junior high. I was delighted to see Dean at our recent class reunion. He was a prominent member of the class of 1972.
Ren´ee Mottern Cushing
August 21, 2024 | School
