Dennis L. Anthony

1945 - 2025

Dennis L. Anthony, 80, of Jeannette, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Independence Health Westmoreland. He was born Feb. 6, 1945, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of Ida Catherine Anthony Shields. Prior to retirement, he was a glass worker at Jeannette Glass and then St. George Crystal. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, and watching Pittsburgh sports and Iowa Women's Basketball and loved Greengate Chick-fil-A. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (Swink) Anthony; and his dog, Cooper. He is survived by his children, Dennis Anthony of Iowa, Kevin Anthony (Karin) of Jeannette, and Melissa Layden (Dave) of Jeannette; four grandchildren, Brett Elliott (Kait), Garett Elliott (Kristen), Emily Anthony, and McKenna Anthony; five great-grandchildren, Mason, Ava, Reese, Bennett, and Rowan; his siblings, Fred Shields, Cynthia DeFlavio (Frank), Patricia Shields, Leslie Click (Joe), and Jeffrey Shields; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Moreland's at Waterworks in Greensburg. MASON-GELDER FUNERAL HOME INC. is entrusted with arrangements. To send online condolences, visit www.mason-gelder.com.