SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.---Dennis Lee “Denny” Pierce, 72, of
Shinglehouse and a former resident of Coudersport, passed away on Tuesday,
November 24, 2020, in the Bradford Manor, Bradford, after a long illness.
Born on Thursday, February 12, 1948, in Wellsville, N.Y., he was a son of Ronald and Gertrude Stilson
Pierce.
Denny was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in
Shinglehouse. He was employed by the
former West Brothers in Millport and was employed as an equipment operator at
Dale’s Welding Service in Millport which later became Tru-Gas which was owned
by his brother Dale. He also had his own contracting/construction business
specializing in carpentry and masonry.
Denny loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping, and
gardening, He always loved a good yard sale and being with his family. He was a faithful man and loved praising the
Lord.
Surviving are three children, Kenneth M. (Linda) Pierce of
Shinglehouse, Tashine M. (Josh) Groeger of Emporium, and 1 LT Brent A. Pierce
of Shinglehouse; two grandchildren, Makayla Groeger and Andrew Groeger; a
step-granddaughter, Kelly Bridge Norton; a step-grandson, Freeman Bridge;
several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Connie
Stone of Clara and Patricia (Don) Hyde of Eleven Mile; a brother, Richard
(Lucinda) Pierce of Cuba, N.Y.; a sister-in-law, Jackie Pierce of Pittsfield;
his lifetime best friend and godparent to his children, Don (Anne) Metzger of
Erie; his former wife and mother of his children, Debbie Dunshie Perry; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Denny was predeceased by a brother,
Dale Pierce; and a step-granddaughter, Angela Bridge.
In keeping with Denny’s wishes, there will be no public
visitation. Due to COVID-19
restrictions, a memorial service will be held on a date, time, and place to be
announced. Burial will be in Rathbone
Cemetery, Coneville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Denny’s name may be made to a
charity of the donor’s choice.
Denny’s family has entrusted his care and cremation arrangements
to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral
Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Denny, please
visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
