Dennis C. York Obituary (1948 - 2024)

Dennis C. York, age 76, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at MUSC Orangeberg, SC. He was born in Erie and was a graduate of Iroquois High School, class of 1966. Dennis became a Marine and served two tours in Vietnam. Upon his return home, he worked for International Union of Operating Engineers Local 66. Dennis enjoyed hunting, fishing, flag-football and was an American Gladiator, and boy, the stories he could tell. For 17 years, he took Mary to be a snowbird in South Carolina with her family and he didn't have to shovel snow. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Geraldine York; twin brother, Kenneth; and sister, Carolyn Gibbs. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Mary; son, Dennis (Teresa); stepchildren, Leonard Kriegisch (Stephanie), David, and Lisa Festa (Shawn); sisters, Beverly Mackey and her husband, Jacqueline Bardroff and Bonnie York; sister-in-law, Gail York; 11 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to gather at Dusckas Funeral and Cremation Services Harborcreek, 5151 Buffalo Road (at Hannon Rd. in Harborcreek Twp.), on Saturday, July 27th, from 1 pm until the time of the Time of Sharing there at 4 pm. Military Honors will follow rendered by the American Legion Carl Neff Post 571. CLICK HERE TO PRINT THIS PAGE SHARE TO SOCIAL MEDIA OR EMAIL