Lonnie M. Dennison

Lonnie M. Dennison, 67, of 9 East Main Street, Bradford, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Olean General Hospital.

Born on June 14, 1956, in Bradford, he was a son of  Audie M. Dennison and the late Elizabeth  J. (Seeker) Dennison-Smith.

He was a 1974 graduate of Bradford Area High School.

Lonnie worked for Haliburton, Wilson A/C and was a bus driver for the ATA.

He was best known for his music and played in many bands all over Pennsylvania and New York from a young age. He loved Harley Davidsons, guns, fishing, traveling, and most importantly spending time with family.

Surviving is his father Audie (Judy) Dennison, of Camden, WV, two daughters, Amy Ward, of Bradford, and Tasha Stillman, of Portville, NY, one son, Richard (Annette) Dennison, of Bradford, eight grandchildren, Kayla Smith, Joseph (Ashely Heard) Smith, Adriana (Zach Hatch) Dennison, Kaylee Dennison, Mikayla Quattrone, MIke Stillman, Ryan Stillman, and Alexx Quattrone, five great grandchildren, and one sister, Laura Dennison, of Bradford. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, step father, Orlo "Smitty" Smith, infant sister, Christine Hope Dennison, and a very special fraternal brother, David Scott.

Private services will be held with the family.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Music Department at Bradford Area High School, or the American Diabetes Association, or a charity of the donor's choice.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

sorry to hear of your passing brotha we had some great times sorry we fell out of touch
— michael joseph

My condolences to the Dennison family. Lonnie will be missed but not forgotten. Remembering the times shared. You are in my prayers daily. May godbless and keep your family close. Love You... Dave Clark
— Dave Clark

The BAHS Class of 1974 sends its condolences.
— Brad Federspiel

Rest in peace my dear uncle Lonnie. You will be missed. I will cherish the memories of the younger years. The music, the life lessons, the fishing lessons....broke Bobers and all, the pool lessons, most important the music....memories that will live forever. Prayers for my Cousins and family in this terrible time. I love you all. May God bless you all in this time of loss and grieving.
— Scott Lockwood

R.I P Lonnie, you were a great guy and now a great angel of God. My condolences go out to the family.
— Christine Greene

I know you hit heavens streets on 2 wheels Lonnie! Say hi to the rest of the family and hope your fishing with dad and William up there! ?? Rest easy your free of pain and suffering now..
— Lauri Baldwin and family

I am so very sorry for the loss of Lonnie. Super great cousin. Loved going to listen to his bands. Please know that you all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
— Cindy Seeker- Gibson

Rest easy Uncle Lonnie. You were one of the biggest and first influences on me and my music endeavors. I will never forget the late MTV nights and jam sessions with Rich. I will forever be grateful for the things I learned from you and Rich at such an early age. Fly high and rock the gates!
— John Lockwood

Fly high lonnie. R.I.P
— Barbara Silsby

Lonnie u will be missed ! Loved to hear you play many many good times RIP
— Niki

He was an awesome man enjoyed visiting with him RIP Lonnie , you will be missed by many ,prayers for family , may God comfort you all !!
— Rhonda Munday

I spent many years of my life with this man he was a fantastic musician. There wasn’t a song he couldn’t play. There was an instrument he couldn’t figure out he held the shades of satin together for a long time. May you be, in the presence of the Lord, our God, your Savior and I’ll see you on the other side love Butch. PS I hope you’re singing for the Lord now he gave you a fantastic talent.
— Butch wilmoth

Condolences

  • sorry to hear of your passing brotha we had some great times sorry we fell out of touch

    — michael joseph
  • My condolences to the Dennison family. Lonnie will be missed but not forgotten. Remembering the times shared. You are in my prayers daily. May godbless and keep your family close. Love You... Dave Clark

    — Dave Clark
  • The BAHS Class of 1974 sends its condolences.

    — Brad Federspiel
  • Rest in peace my dear uncle Lonnie. You will be missed. I will cherish the memories of the younger years. The music, the life lessons, the fishing lessons....broke Bobers and all, the pool lessons, most important the music....memories that will live forever. Prayers for my Cousins and family in this terrible time. I love you all. May God bless you all in this time of loss and grieving.

    — Scott Lockwood
  • R.I P Lonnie, you were a great guy and now a great angel of God. My condolences go out to the family.

    — Christine Greene