John S. Dennis, Jr.

John S Dennis, Jr., 95, formerly of 11 Derrick Road and Rose Terrace Apartments, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, March 11, 2016, at Bradford Manor.

Born May 27, 1920 in Allentown, he was a son of the late John S. and Jeanette (McFadden) Dennis.

On August 19, 1945 in Cleveland, he married Julia Bell (Dibble) Dennis, who died on June 13, 2000.

Mr. Dennis was a graduate of Cleveland High School. He worked for a time in the CCC Camps in Marienville and Galeton. He also worked in a die cast shop in Cleveland, OH.

On May 15, 1946 he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force, served during WW II, and was honorably discharged on December 12, 1947. He returned home to Cleveland and worked as an Inspector at Basic Aluminum Casting Co. in Cleveland, for 30 years.

He was a member of Foursquare Gospel Church.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews, including Robert (Carole) Thomas, and Winifred "Gay" Nichols, Kim Benjamin and Lonnie Fesenmyer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, and three sisters, Vivian Benjamin, Marjorie Putman and Helen W. Thomas.

Family will be receiving friends on Monday, from Noon to 1:00pm in the Foursquare Gospel Church where funeral and committal services will be held at 1:00pm  with Rev. Matthew McDonald, Pastor, officiating. Military Honors will be accorded in the church by members of the American Legion Post 108 of Bradford. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Eldred.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to Foursquare Gospel Church or a charity of the donor's choice.

On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

I only knew John for a short time while living at Rose Terrace Apt.s. BUT...in this time period John taught me a few things. Will always remember these and JOHN.... R.I.P.
— Don Poleto

It was my pleasure to know John! I looked forward to seeing him at the CCC event in Warren each August. Thank you, John, for your service to your country both as a CCC boy and as an Army Air Force veteran. You made your mark in this world! Rest in peace, John. My condolences to family and friends.
— Martha Smith

Condolences

  • I only knew John for a short time while living at Rose Terrace Apt.s. BUT...in this time period John taught me a few things. Will always remember these and JOHN.... R.I.P.

    — Don Poleto
  • It was my pleasure to know John! I looked forward to seeing him at the CCC event in Warren each August. Thank you, John, for your service to your country both as a CCC boy and as an Army Air Force veteran. You made your mark in this world! Rest in peace, John. My condolences to family and friends.

    — Martha Smith