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Dennis Gaughan Obituary
Age 58, of Aspinwall, on Saturday, March 28, 2009. Born in Etna, on December 30, 1950; he was the son of the late Michael Paul and Clara (Newcamp) Gaughan; husband of Mary Elizabeth Russell; brother of Kenneth Gaughan (Barbara), Mary Ellen Gaughan (Terri Martin); uncle of Kelly and Kaitlin Gaughan. Also survived by his West Highland White Terriers, Daisy and Liffey. Dennis was a graduate of Etna High School and Robert Morris College and a co-owner D&K Gaughan Painting and Wallcovering. No Visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 2, at 6 p.m. in the WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Ave., Aspinwall. Interment private. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd, Pgh, PA 15237.
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Roger and Kathie Thomson
May 10, 2009
Dear Mary,
Roger and I have been out of town for several weeks. Just catching up on e-mail and saw this message from Helen. So sorry for your loss. Denny was always ready for a good time and gave lots of laughs to all. My deepest sympathy for you and your family,
Roger and Kathie Thomson
LARRY AND SUE KUBICA
April 13, 2009
MARY.MEG AND KENNY:
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Rick Curry
April 5, 2009
Mary:
I knew Denny from Robert Morris and the fraternity...He is a great guy and will be dearly missed..I'll never forget the time we almost got an interview with James Taylor before his concert at the arena in 1972(?)..
Tom Garvey
April 3, 2009
Mary, Very sorry for your loss. The world is a little sadder without Denny Mc Gaughan. My deepest sympathy.
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Betty Whitling
April 3, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss..Denny and I went to high school
together....I am glad that I got to see Denny and meet you
again at the reunion...My prayers are with you at this most
difficult time....Betty Lou (Arentz) Whitling
Rich Hazel
April 2, 2009
Denny was a frat Brother of mine. Great Brother he will be missed
Lynn & Jim (Clementson) Young
April 1, 2009
To a good man and neighbor. Our deepest sympathy on your loss.
Nick Evanovich
April 1, 2009
I pledged the fraternity with Denny at RMC. He was a great guy and a hell of a football player. My deepest sympathies
Peggy Emrick
April 1, 2009
Mary, Mary Ellen and Kenneth,
We are sorry to hear about Dennis. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, your cousin Peggy and Dave
Joe and Barbara Russell
April 1, 2009
Libby; Please accept our deepest sympathies. Dennis will be missed greatly and we hope the love of family and friends will see you through your grief. Love
Dave Eichhorn
March 31, 2009
Mary:
My family's prayers and sympathies are with you and the rest of the Gaughan family at this time of grief and sorrow. Denny was a true friend and I will deeply miss him.
Terry and Patti Huston
March 31, 2009
Mary,
We send our deepest sympathies to you and the family in this time of grief and trust that the good memories of Denny will help see you through. Our prayers are with you.
Mark and Lisa Runser
March 31, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dale Truman
March 31, 2009
Mary,
Denny was an Etna High School classmate who always provided me and his friends with a good laugh. He was a good person who was fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judy Nicklas
March 30, 2009
Mary: I was sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May the memories you share help to ease your sorrow at this time.
Ron Arenth
March 30, 2009
Mary, I remember walking to Etna High every day with Denny. We shared some fun times way back then. I'm so sorry for your loss. I will never forget those times with Denny.
Tim Hohman
March 30, 2009
Mary. I'm glad that I got to see Denny at our 40th. Have not seen many of our classmates since graduation. Always had a good time when I did see him. I'm sorry for your loss. TUBA
Jim & Robin Collins
March 30, 2009
Plese accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. We will,always,cherish our memories of Denny
Carol Ernst
March 30, 2009
I went to Etna High with Dennis and have many fond memories. I don't think I've seen him since graduation day as I married & moved south. Dennis was a fun guy & I am honored to have known him. You have my condolences.
Carol Lewis Ernst
Maria Machiarola
March 30, 2009
Dear Mary:
I am so sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. I will miss him. You and "the girls" are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Kathy McChesney
March 30, 2009
Our deepest sympathies to Mary , Ken , Barb, and Meg. We have many fond memories of Denny from Etna ,family parties and hunting camp.May your sadness be replaced with all your good memories.
Timothy Lynch
March 30, 2009
Dear Libby,
I was so sorry to hear this news. Denny will be missed.
Your nephew,
Tim
Cheryl Koeberlein (Heuler)
March 30, 2009
Mary Ellen:
Cheryl Koeberlein (Heuler) from Naples, FL here. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your familly are in my prayers.
Janet Rushmore
March 30, 2009
Mary, please accept my sympathy for the loss of your husband and know that you and your family will be in my prayers.
Tracy Sexton
March 30, 2009
Mary,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Tracy
Michelle McArdle
March 30, 2009
Mary...I am so sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...
Leslie Rudat
March 30, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Ellen Adams
March 30, 2009
Mary,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my Deepest Sympathy.
Stephen Schall
March 30, 2009
Dear Gaughan family:
Please accept my condolences on the death of Dennis. I did not know him but am friends of Barb and Ken. I grew up in Barb's choirs at First United Methodist in Kittanning.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the promise of Easter be a comfort to you now.
Sincerely,
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