1946
M.
2013
M. Taylor
October 23, 1946 — December 2, 2013
M. Dennis Taylor, 67 of Greensburg passed away peacefully on Monday 12/2/2013 after a valiant three year battle against lymphoma and leukemia.
Denny was born in Connellsville and was the son of the late Merle and Margaret Taylor formerly of Ohiopyle. He was a graduate of South Union High School class of 1964 and graduated from WVU in 1968 with an electrical engineering degree. Denny was a record holding pitcher for the WVU Mountaineers baseball team and later played minor league with the Chicago Cubs. He had retired from Allegheny Energy after 36 years of service and before retirement he held the positions ranging from engineer to Director of Support Services. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying fishing, hunting, golf, skiing and boating. He coached for ten years West Point softball winning several regional and state titles. He also was a member and elder of the Maplewood United Presbyterian Church and past board member of BBBS Laurel Region and charter member of the Jockey Hollow Boat Club. Denny was loved and respected by all who knew him.
He was a beloved husband, father, stepfather and the best Pappy to his beloved grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife Helen, a daughter Mindy (Mike) Martinelli, grandson Dominic Michael and granddaughter Sofia Taylor Martinelli. His stepchildren, Alicia (Kevin) Laskey and Eric Bell and his brother Dick (Dot) Taylor , nephew Matt (Kari) Taylor and niece Macey Taylor and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Denny's family wishes to thank the doctors and nursing staff at the Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Shadyside Hospital 7 West and Arnold Palmer Medical Pavilion. A special thanks to the Frick Hospital Short Stay Unit nurses, Westmoreland Hospital E.R. and I.C.U staffs and Dr. Ralph and Billie Miranda and their staff.
Honoring Denny's wishes there will be no public viewing. A memorial service to celebrate Denny's life will be held on Saturday at 11 am in the Maplewood United Presbyterian Church, 108 Woodland Road, Greensburg with Rev. Steve LaSor as celebrant.
Please omit any flowers. Denny's family requests memorial donations to either the Maplewood United Presbyterian Church or the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Laurel Region, 106 N. Main Street, Greensburg, Pa. 15601
Kepple-Graft Funeral Home of Greensburg entrusted with the arrangements. For online condolences and information please visit www.kepplegraft.com
Denny was born in Connellsville and was the son of the late Merle and Margaret Taylor formerly of Ohiopyle. He was a graduate of South Union High School class of 1964 and graduated from WVU in 1968 with an electrical engineering degree. Denny was a record holding pitcher for the WVU Mountaineers baseball team and later played minor league with the Chicago Cubs. He had retired from Allegheny Energy after 36 years of service and before retirement he held the positions ranging from engineer to Director of Support Services. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying fishing, hunting, golf, skiing and boating. He coached for ten years West Point softball winning several regional and state titles. He also was a member and elder of the Maplewood United Presbyterian Church and past board member of BBBS Laurel Region and charter member of the Jockey Hollow Boat Club. Denny was loved and respected by all who knew him.
He was a beloved husband, father, stepfather and the best Pappy to his beloved grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife Helen, a daughter Mindy (Mike) Martinelli, grandson Dominic Michael and granddaughter Sofia Taylor Martinelli. His stepchildren, Alicia (Kevin) Laskey and Eric Bell and his brother Dick (Dot) Taylor , nephew Matt (Kari) Taylor and niece Macey Taylor and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Denny's family wishes to thank the doctors and nursing staff at the Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Shadyside Hospital 7 West and Arnold Palmer Medical Pavilion. A special thanks to the Frick Hospital Short Stay Unit nurses, Westmoreland Hospital E.R. and I.C.U staffs and Dr. Ralph and Billie Miranda and their staff.
Honoring Denny's wishes there will be no public viewing. A memorial service to celebrate Denny's life will be held on Saturday at 11 am in the Maplewood United Presbyterian Church, 108 Woodland Road, Greensburg with Rev. Steve LaSor as celebrant.
Please omit any flowers. Denny's family requests memorial donations to either the Maplewood United Presbyterian Church or the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Laurel Region, 106 N. Main Street, Greensburg, Pa. 15601
Kepple-Graft Funeral Home of Greensburg entrusted with the arrangements. For online condolences and information please visit www.kepplegraft.com
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