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Dennis F. "Denny" O'Connor
Dennis F. "Denny" O'Connor
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Dennis O'Connor Obituary
"Denny" as he was known by his family and many friends was born Nov. 18, 1946 in Sayre, Pa., one of 17 children of the late Paul A. O'Connor and Anna Laura Cole O'Connor. He was a graduate of Wyalusing High School class of 1964 and following high school became employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda. Denny was later called to serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was the recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. Following completion of his military service, Denny returned home to work at GTE Sylvania in Towanda where he remained until his retirement on May 1, 2001. Denny enjoyed working, hunting and racing. He was a member of Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 and the Towanda Gun Club.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Virginia "Ginger" Johnson O'Connor, whom he married on June 3, 1972 at the Wysox Presbyterian Church; daughter, Wendy Gerrity and husband Michael of Abingdon, Md.; brothers, Jonathan L. "Louie" O'Connor and his wife, Joan of Wyalusing RR3, Clair M. O'Connor and his wife, Jung Ja of Wyalusing RR3, Kenneth O'Connor and his wife, Beverly of Wyalusing; sisters, Diane M. Landmesser and her husband, Robert of Towanda, Sharon Force and her husband, Burton of Lawton, Pa., Alice Bensavage and her husband, George of Hyndman, Pa., Laura Hiduk and her husband, Tom of Wyalusing RR3, Sally Miller and her husband, George of Rome, Dorothy Boatman and her husband, Bruce of Herrickville, Marilyn Bailey of Factoryville, Bonnie O'Connor of the Phillipines, Ruth DeLamarter of Stevensville; sisters-in-law, Janet Chilson of Endicott, N.Y., Allyson O'Connor of Pittsburgh, Pa., Barbara O'Connor of Illinois, mother-in-law, Gladys P. Derr of Durell, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jug and Julie Johnson of Durell, Wayne and Sue Johnson of Asylum Twp., Tom and Sandy Johnson of Macedonia; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sheila and George Evans of East Towanda; foster sister-in-law, Valerie DiVenti of Florida; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Paul A. O'Connor in July of 1981; mother, Anna Laura Cole O'Connor in October of 2010; brothers, Paul, Nick, Terry and Howard O'Connor.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 21, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with Rev. Robert Martin and his nephew, Mr. Edward O'Connor officiating.
Interment will follow in the Wysox Cemetery, Wysox, Pa., with Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 according full military honors.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday morning at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701-3945 or to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850 in Dennis F. O'Connor's memory.
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Gary and Diane Seymour
April 25, 2011
Dear Ginger and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Denny's passing and can only imagine how sad you must all be. How difficult it is to lose those closest to us. Hold close to your best memories. Sincerely,
Deb Mosier
April 21, 2011
Dear Ginger and Family, Please accept our sypathy at this sad time. Our hearts and prayers are with you..Love & Prayers, Deb Mosier & Jerry Mosier
Val Millard
April 21, 2011
Ginger, I am so sorry to read of Denny's passing. Please know that my heart and prayers go out to you. May you find peace in knowing that he is in a better place and you have such wonderful memories of your life together.
Val
Lee & Robin Moore
April 21, 2011
Ginger, Wendy, O'Connor & Johnson Families,Saddened to hear of the passing of an Awesome Husband & Father, Great Relative & Friend to Many.Hold all your Wonderful Memories Dear in your Hearts to help Comfort you in the days ahead.Thinking of you all with Love & Prayers.
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John/Beverly Strong
April 20, 2011
Ginger and Family,
Please accept our sympathy at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stacie Smith
April 20, 2011
Dear Wendy,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. I hope you can find peace in knowing your Dad is in a better place now...you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Stacie
Linda Messner
April 20, 2011
My sincere condolences to Ginger, Wendy and family. May it comfort you to know you are thought of in friendship and sympathy. Denny was a great guy, we'll miss him.
Skip Boatman
April 20, 2011
Ginger and Wendy,
Uncle Denny was our hero as we were growing up. We didn't always understand all the turmoil about the war, but we knew that Uncle Denny was over there and we were very proud of him. I will always remember his smile that he had for everyone. God Bless you and if you need anything let me know.
Skip Boatman.
Pam and Si Kneller
April 20, 2011
Dear Ginger and Wendy,
Very sorry for the loss of a great man. Denny was a heck of a guy and will be sadly missed. Remember the good times and know he's not suffering anymore. Your in our thoughts and prayers and may god bless you's and take of you's.
Debra Ryan
April 20, 2011
Ginger, I am so sorry to hear about Denny's passing. I will certainly keep you in my prayers.
Love,
Deb Ryan~
Harry/Jean Barto
April 19, 2011
Dear Ginger and family, We were sad to see that Denny passed away,he
fought the good fight and now he is in his eternal home.
We will be praying for you and you family.
Sincerely, Harry and Jean Barto
Cheri Roberts
April 19, 2011
Dear Ginger and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Denny was a great guy, he will be sadly missed by many people. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Denny's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. May God be with each of you. Hold one another close and draw your strength from each other. Take care and God bless.
Harold & Peggy Heskell
April 19, 2011
Ginger & family,
So sorry to hear of Denny's passing. You are in our hearts and prayers at this difficult time.
BETTYANN GOODYEAR
April 19, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to families. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you during this difficult time. Would love to see you Alice and Buddy. Love Abe and Bettyann
April 19, 2011
Ginger and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Dennys death. May there be comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering from his illness. You will always have those fond memories of a loving husband and father
to carry you through.
Ken and Leslie Williams
Sandy Chamberlain
April 19, 2011
Ginger, Wendy, The O'Conner and Johnson families,
Sometimes God's plan is a mystery to those of us here on earth, but Denny is in God's hands now and pain free. I am SO glad for the short visit with him last week. We will all cherish our memories of him. Love to all - Sandy
Connie Butler
April 18, 2011
Wendy
Nothing I can say will ease your pain but you are in my thoughts and prayers and I hope your good memories of your Pa can help get you through the sadness. God Bless you , your Mom and family.
April 18, 2011
Ginger, Wendy, and family,
You are all in my prayers--there are no words to say to ease your loss, but I send my deepest sympathy. Denny was a terrific friend to all that knew him.
Becky Kerstetter
Roy Woodruff
April 18, 2011
Ginger, Wendy and the O'Connor family - I am so sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. May beautiful memories sustain you through these difficult times. My deepest sympathy.
Patricia Knolles
April 18, 2011
My Ginger and family, very sorry for your loss, he was a good man and still is. He is in a much better place with God. Don't forget the angels are around you and your daughter. Your special friend, and I don't forget anything, much love and sympathy Patricia Williams Knolles and family. God Bless the whole family.
Judy McLinko
April 18, 2011
My dear Ginger, Wendy and family, I am deeply saddened to read of Dennis' passing. My prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
April 18, 2011
Dear Ginger and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in your many memories through the coming months.
Tom and Peggy Blanchard
Susan Giordano
April 18, 2011
Ginger & Wendy...I am sorry to hear of Denny's passing, he will be missed by everyone. My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family. I am always just a phone call away if you need to talk.....
Jerry and Cynthia Young
April 18, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. We will miss seeing Dennis at the Wysox Fire Company Spaghetti Dinners
Bernita Rice
April 18, 2011
Ginger, Wendy and the O'Connor family -- I am so sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. I worked with him and all of you for a long time at ( Sylvania- GTE ) and Osram - he will truly be missed. May your memories bring you peace and comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers - I'm in AZ and will see you when I get back Love your Friend
GLORIA SIBLEY
April 18, 2011
TO DENNY YOU ARE A NICE MAN AND YOU WILL BE MISSED
April 18, 2011
DEAR GINGER SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DENNY HE WAS A VERY NICE MAN
Sharon&Eloise Murray & Bush
April 18, 2011
Ginger,So sorry to here about Denny's passing.He was a great guy. Lot of good memories from all the wheeling trips an work.Sorry we won't be able to be there.We are AZ till may.Our thought are with you an your family
Kristy McCarty
April 18, 2011
Ginger and Wendy, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Take care and God bless.
Kristy Vanderpool McCarty
J.Ed & Mary Jo Miller
April 18, 2011
Ginger and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Cindy Howard
April 18, 2011
Ginger,Wendy, and the O'Connor family, Denny will be greatly missed by those of us on 5 main. You have my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Morningstar
April 18, 2011
Dear Ginger and Family,
We were saddened to read of Denny's passing. Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Valerie and John
Allyson OConnor
April 18, 2011
Dear Ginger and Wendy
My thoughts and love are with you both at this time. Much love, Allyson
John & Mary Fedorchak
April 18, 2011
Ginger and the O'Connor family, our sincere condolences. You and Denny will be in our prayers. Both of you were great people to work with at GTE.
Christy McLinko
April 18, 2011
Wendy and family:
Sympathy to you and your family. Sending prayers and condolences to you on the loss of your father. Keep all the memories close at heart.
Claire Holton
April 18, 2011
Dear Ginger
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your loss.
With deepest sympathy,
Nancy & Rick (Weingartner) Hunsinger
April 18, 2011
Dear Families,
Our deepest sympathies are with you all and May God Bless you and help you through this time of sorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
April 18, 2011
Ginger we are so sorry to hear of your loss of Denny he willbe deeply missed by all who knew him !
Margaret & Frank
Richard Taubar
April 18, 2011
To Ginger, Wendy and the O'Connor family, my wife and I send our prayers and heartfelt condolences on the loss of Denny.
Amy Boatman
April 18, 2011
We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.
Bonny Sutton
April 18, 2011
Sympathy to you and your loved ones, may you hold onto all of your memories of him, during this time of sorrow may you know we care.
Ray Merrill
April 18, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss. Keep the memories, they will help you thru this time.Thinking of and praying for the family.
April 18, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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