Dennis Staples, 64
Dennis “Denny” Staples, 64, of Friday’s Hill Road, Wayne Township, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 29, 2010, in the emergency room of Ellwood City Hospital.
Born Dec. 1, 1945, in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Carl and Margaret Jordan Staples.
He was married for 44 years to Gayle Hogue Staples, who survives.
Denny retired in 2009 from PennDOT after 17 years of service. He also worked at Russell Trucking and was a self-employed owner of Timber Tree Service.
A 1964 graduate of Lincoln High School, he was a member and trustee of the Harmony Baptist Church. Denny was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and walking his dogs. He loved to tell stories and loved being around his family and friends.
In addition to his wife, Gayle, he is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Bob Jones of New Castle; a son, Lenny Staples of New Castle; and six grandchildren, Cassie, Erica, Jenna and Cameron Staples and Bobby and Dylan Jones.
He was preceded in death by a brother in infancy.
Visiting hours will be held from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010, at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave., Ellwood City. Friends will also be received at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2010. The Rev. James Hockenberry will officiate.
Interment will be in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Princeton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Harmony Baptist Church.
Online condolences may be made at marshallsfh.com.
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Guestbook
As former pastor for the Staples and Jordan families, I rejoice in knowing that Dennis's legacy includes memories of his Christian commitment as demonstrated by his record of service via the Church.
From W, Ross Byers of New Castle, PA on July 31, 2010
Gayle,Sherry,Lenny and your familys
What a shock. We love you and will pray the Lord to get you through.
From Mel & Beverly of Orlando, FL on July 31, 2010
Gayle,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vivian (Inman) Houk
From Vivian Houk of Ellwood City, PA on August 1, 2010
I send my dearest sympathy. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
From Taylor Bintrim of ellwood city, PA on August 1, 2010
So sorry to hear of your families sudden loss . Y'all are in our thoughts at this time of sorrow .
From Bruce Wehman & Family of Richmond, VA on August 2, 2010
Gayle, Sherry and Lenny,
So sorry to hear about Denny's passing. We are all praying for the Lord to help you through this time of sorrow. Just lean on him.
Love,
Rich and Darlene
Trudy and Katy
From Darlene of Columbus, OH on August 3, 2010
My heart goes out to you and the family, Gayle, I will cherish the memories I have.
From Stephen Tillia of Powder Springs, GA on August 9, 2010
I am so sorry for you Aunt Gayle, and for all of the family. I will miss Uncle Denny very much. I love you all and wish we could be there with you. Know we are thinking about you and praying for you. I LOVE YOU.
Julie and Mike
From Julie Orstead of Denver, CO on August 10, 2010
GAYLE,SHERRY & Lenny, when someone dies unexpectedly it is such a shock and so Denny death was to us. I know how you feel but just know that time and your family will help get you through. know that we are thinking about you. love, Diana
From diana elrod of fern park, FL on August 15, 2010