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Dennis McWilliams Obituary

SEVEN VALLEYS Dennis L. McWilliams, Sr., 79, passed away Friday, February 21, 2014, at Manor Care North. Mr. McWilliams was born on March 26, 1934, in Seven Valleys. He was the son of the late Palmer D.H. and Mildred (Lentz) McWilliams. He worked as a dairy farmer, retiring in 2000. After retirement he enjoyed attending auctions and tending to his roadside produce stand in Seven Valleys. Dennis was an avid Orioles and Steelers fan. Dennis served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Dry Run Rod and Gun Club of Center County, Farmers Assoc., PA Holstein Assoc., Farmers Union, and the Land-O-Lakes Coop. Survivors include four sons, Gary and his wife, Gail of Dallastown, Denny of Seven Valleys, Mark and his wife, Donna of Seven Valleys, and Kerry of York; one daughter, Myra of Mechanicsburg; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Grace Howard of Glen Rock; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Rick; three sisters, Arlene, Charmaine, and Odessa; and five brothers, Carlton, Burnell, Palmer, Robert, and Ronald. His funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at the Robert M. Goodling Funeral Home, 62 Main St., Seven Valleys. Officiating will be the Rev. Katie Brantner of St. Pauls Lutheran Church Hametown. Viewings will be held Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday 9 to 10 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Final resting place will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, York, with full military honors by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Pauls Lutheran Church Hametown, 11894 Susquehanna Trail, Glen Rock, PA 17327.

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Published by York Daily Record on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Nancy Robinson

September 14, 2014

I missed this obituary in the newspapers. Dennis was a great man. He and His brother, Junior, came to the garage where I worked. The were both bright and fun to talk with. I used to see them at Wherley's Auction. I will miss them but I am glad they are together again. Too many good folks die and leave a void the world.

Veronica Stowe

June 22, 2014

I just found out today that Mr Dennis passed away I went to seven valleys to buys produce and I saw a cross there he was very kind to me every time I stopped to buy produce from him and his friend which also passed away I am going to miss him dearly. God bless you Mr Dennis

Don Spera

February 27, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Cathy (McWilliams)Kyle

February 26, 2014

Gary,Denny,Mark,Myra,Kerry and all in the families. I am sorry for your loss. I will always remember those great stories Uncle Dennis told and will miss him dearly.

Ashley Moffitt

February 26, 2014

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Prayers for you all

Love
Ashley and Shaelynn

The Runkle Family

February 26, 2014

Sincere condolences to the McWilliams family! Sadness fills the Valley.

Carolyn Bupp

February 23, 2014

We are sorry to learn of Denny's passing. We will miss seeing him at auction and at his road side stand. Our daughter knew him as the sweet guy in the bib over alls...that he was. Steve & Carolyn Bupp

dawn (mcwilliams) bowings

February 23, 2014

gary&gail,denny,mark&donna,myra and kerry, im sorry to hear abt your dad. uncle dennis was always quite the character.he always had a story.

Annamae L. Rohrbaugh

February 23, 2014

For my dear friend,never knew your name till today in the paper,my prayers go out for your family and much love also,I was the lady that always stop and got your pickles and soft pretzles and picked on you and your brother that you will see again .I will miss you so much you had the best of stuff, we talk and laughted alot,i will always think of you when i go pass that spot where two great men stood for many years!And are at peace and no pain .

Wanda Markle

February 23, 2014

My condolences for the family.I have a lifetime of good memories of my Uncle Dennis. May you take comfort in knowing how much my family and I enjoyed his presence.

Emily (Markle) Crawford

February 23, 2014

Mark, Donna & Family,

I am so saddened to hear the news of your father's passing. I have a lifetime of memories passed down to me from my grandmother and mother of "Uncle Dennis". He was such a good man with a genuinely warm heart and soul! May you find comfort in knowing he is at peace and lives on through each of you!

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