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Dennis Hendricks Obituary
DOVER — Dennis E. Hendricks, 64, of 3715 Fox Chase Drive, Dover, and formerly of Shamokin, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at WellSpan York Hospital, York.
Dennis was born in Danville Aug. 2, 1952, a son of the late Charmaine L. (Culp) and Edward W. Hendricks.
Dennis graduated in 1970 from Shamokin Area High School.
He was of the Protestant faith.
Dennis was married and together with Wanda L. Knokey Hendricks for 36 years.
Dennis was a talented photographer, excellent drummer and excelled with anything electronic. He enjoyed being a ham radio and C.B. radio operator. Dennis began a career in broadcasting in 1968 at Shamokin Radio Station WISL as disc jockey "Denny Edwards." As one of the youngest DJ's in the country, he would entertain the listeners with daily doses of music and the daily news.
In the winter of 1973, his path changed direction. Dennis began work in the television industry. He worked at WSBA-TV in York as a producer-director-videographer from January 1974 until March 1996. Always a perfectionist with his work, his career moved forward, placing him at WPMJ FOX 43 in York.
In addition to his loving wife Wanda, he is survived by a son, Dennis E. Hendricks II and his wife, Maria J., of Coal Township; a sister, Sandi L. Harris and her husband, Joseph, of Lawrenceville, New Jersey; a brother, Brian L. Hendricks and his wife, Jennifer, of Coal Township; a step-granddaughter, Angelica Krieger, of Shamokin; a niece; and nephews.
HENDRICKS — Dennis E. Hendricks, 64, of 3715 Fox Chase Drive, Dover. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the James Kelley Funeral Home, 1001 W. Arch St. at Maple Street, Coal Township, with the Rev. Jean Eckrod officiating. Family and friends are invited to call at the visitation from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at the James Kelley Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at Northumberland Memorial Park, Sunbury. The family requests as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions be made to a No Kill Animal Shelter of the donor's choice.
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Rej Troup
November 13, 2016
Wanda,
Our sincerest sympathy. Dennis was a great person and he will always be remembered with fondness here. We always enjoyed your visits to the shop and talking with you and Dennis. We are glad to have known him. He is missed. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and the rest of his family.
Kelly Avellino
November 10, 2016
So sorry for your loss Sandi. Prayers for you and your family.
Polly Weiss
November 10, 2016
Wanda, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God holds you close during your time of grieving.
You are in my prayers.
Ellie Shoemaker
November 9, 2016
Dennis was a gifted professional and a very good man. My prayers are with his family and friends. He was a blessing to others.
Colleen C.
November 9, 2016
Condolences to his wife, son, and the Hendricks and Harris families. May Dennis rest in peace.
Denise Durham
November 9, 2016
Wanda and family, please accept my deepest condolences. Denny always kept us laughing at WPMT. His observations were always spot on and hilarious. He will be missed.
Paul Shubert
November 8, 2016
I will always treasure all the fun times we had. I will miss you Cruz.
November 8, 2016
Sorry for the Hendricks' loss. May he Rest In Peace.
denise wood
November 8, 2016
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Joe Bressi
November 8, 2016
So sorry to read about Dennis... May he RIP....
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