Dennis R. Haines

Dennis R. Haines obituary, Canonsburg, PA

Dennis R. Haines

Dennis Haines Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care - Robinson Township on Mar. 2, 2026.
Dennis R. Haines, 74, of Canonsburg, formerly of Belle Vernon, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026. Born on January 10, 1952, in Canonsburg, he was the son of the late John C. and Josephine J. (Ortuso) Haines.

Loving brother to John E. Haines, Emory J. Haines, and Kimberly Jo Haines; He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kim Haines, and a sister, Cheryl A. (Haines) Santoro.

Dennis had a deep love for pop culture collecting and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Star Wars. He also enjoyed spending time on the golf course, was an accomplished hunter including trips with his brothers and father to Canada and Colorado and had a natural talent as an artist.

Dennis was a 1969 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and attained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Graphic Engineering from California University of PA in 1992. Also, he retired as a manager for the PA LCB.

Burial will take place at Forest Lawn Gardens at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care.

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