Dennis J Staff – Donora
Obituaries
February 3, 2023

Dennis J Staff – Donora

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Dennis J Staff, 67, of Donora, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at Patriot Nursing Home in Somerset, Pa. He was the son of the late John Staff and the late Nancy Sadler Staff. Dennis was a lifelong resident of Donora and a member of St. Michael Byzantine Rite Catholic Church. He was a teacher for Ringgold School District, teaching in the elementary and middle schools, where he coached football and basketball. Surviving to cherish his memory are his sister, Cynthia A. Williams and her husband Dr. Thomas K. Williams of Titusville, Fla.; a nephew, Dr. Michael Williams and his wife Dr. Rachel Williams of Florida; and two great-nephews, Jack and Henry Williams of Florida. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Extension, Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900, where friends will be received  from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. Funeral services will follow in the funeral home at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Father Stephen Wahal officiating. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Donora. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.

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