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Dennis Lorah Obituary
Dr. Dennis Paul Lorah, 63, husband of Joan (Buckley) Lorah, of Lansdale, formerly of Boyertown, passed away in his residence on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Pauline D. (Angstadt) and Harry M. Lorah.
Dennis was a 1974 graduate of Boyertown Area High School. He received a B.S. in chemistry in 1978 from
Albright College. He continued his education at the
University of Rochester in Rochester, N.Y., where he
obtained his Ph.D. in chemistry in 1982. Dennis worked for Rohm and Haas as a creative and productive scientist. Within three years of employment, Dennis received the prestigious Otto Haas Award. He retired from Rohm and Haas as a senior research fellow after 25 years of service.
Dennis was a loving husband, father and brother. He was extremely proud of his children's accomplishments.
Dennis enjoyed traveling, Renaissance festivals and bicycle riding. He was an avid lifetime photographer. He was a member of the Doylestown Photography Club.
Dennis is survived by his wife; one son, Paul B. Lorah, husband of Abra (Conitz), of Redmond, Wash.; one
daughter, Marie P. Lorah, of Lansdale; and one sister, Diane L. McElwee, wife of Robert D., of Boyertown.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 14, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Morrell Funeral Home Inc., 124 West
Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown, PA. A viewing will be held from 9:30-11 a.m. Burial will be in Oley Cemetery, Spangsville.
Morrell Funeral Home Inc., www.Morrellfuneralhome.com, is in charge of
arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Lorah
August 29, 2019
Dear Joan, I just learned of Dennis' passing in the Rochester alumni magazine. I am so sorry to hear the news. I remember being a labmate of Dennis' in Prof Kende's laboratories. He was an excellent colleague and good friend. I remember his efforts on the total synthesis of streptonigrin - to this day, I'm not sure anyone else would've had the perseverence and effort that Dennis displayed. During his 3rd year seminar, I recall Prof Kende's intro of Dennis, and described his efforts as 'indefatigable'. It was good to see Dennis a few years back, I believe at a UR Chemistry event. My thoughts and condolences are with you and your family. Pawel
June 14, 2019
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50, 76) ~DS
Eileen Warwick
June 14, 2019
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Dennis at Rohm and Haas. He was a great scientist and a great person.
Bonita Mutter
June 11, 2019
I was sorry to read of Dennis's passing. I attended Colebrookdale Twp Elementary School with him. I remember he and his mother had the reddest hair, even redder than my mother's hair which was really red. He was always great at Science and could have taught the classes, he knew so much more than the rest of us students, but he had a terrible time with spelling. That gave me some comfort because I could not spell either.
Joan Steltz
June 11, 2019
Dear Joan, So sorry for your loss. We have so many great memories of our time as neighbors on Heebner Ln.
June 10, 2019
Condolences and best wishes to Joan, Marie and Paul.
I worked with Dennis at Rohm and Haas. He was always thinking and always caring. A good man who is and will continue to be missed.
Ginny Politz
June 10, 2019
Dear Joan, Paul, Marie and family. I am so sad to hear of Dennis' passing. Our family has many wonderful memories of him, and he will be missed by so many! Our deepest sympathies to you on your loss.
The Lorah Family with our boys 1996
Heidi, Jerry, Court, & Chase Hansen
June 10, 2019
Dear Joan, Paul, & Marie. We are so sorry to hear about Dennis. He was such an interesting person and he will be missed so much. Please know we are thinking of you.
The Lorah Family with my boys 1996
Heidi Hansen
June 10, 2019
Wayne Devonport
June 10, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Dennis was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him.
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