Dennis Neil Heath, Sr.

Dennis Neil Heath, Sr, 77, of Elizabeth Twp., died peacefully Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Veterans Hospital, H.J. Heinz Campus, Aspinwall.  

He was born, July 5, 1948, in McKeesport, PA, a son of the late Everett & June (Johnson) Heath. 

He was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School Class of 1966. After graduating, he enlisted with the U.S. Army where he served as a Sergeant during the Vietnam War.  

He served most of his tour of duty stationed in Korea.  

After his honorable discharge, Dennis was employed for many years at Harbison Walker Refractory.

Prior to his retirement in 2010, he was the owner and operator of Heath Dental Lab in Elizabeth Twp.  

Dennis enjoyed playing guitar & singing, model railroading, and flying remote control helicopters.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Candice (Miller) Heath of Elizabeth Twp.; son, Dennis N. Heath, Jr. of Connellsville; daughter, Shannon Hawthorne of Elizabeth Twp; 2 grandchildren, Aleena & Rylan Hawthorne; brother, Gary Heath & wife Eleanor of Berkeley Springs, WV; niece, Heidi Hambrecht & husband Kevin of MD; brother-in-law, Richard Miller of McKeesport; sister-in-law, Maryann Beluschak of North Versailles; numerous nieces & nephews and his loyal companion, Ginger.   

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Mary Beluschak, sister-in-law, Nancy Craven, and brother-in-law, James Miller.

Professional funeral arrangements are under the care and supervision of the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME, INC. 418 North Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville, PA 15425.

Viewing will be held Wednesday from 2-4pm & 6-8pm at the Drew J. Gilbert Funeral Home - 6028 Smithfield St., Boston, PA 15135. Visitation will continue Thursday from 9am until the hour of the funeral service at 10:30am with Pastor Lee Maley officiating.  

The Committal Service will follow with Full Military Rites accorded by the General George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103 at The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville.

If you wish to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit our website www.paulgfinkfuneralhome.com.

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All of us at the Paul G. Fink Funeral Home, Inc. would like to extend a special thank you to Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory for allowing us to use their facilities for viewing and services and for their support and friendship during this difficult time with the loss of Dennis' father. 

All this allows Mr. Heath, Sr. to be closer to his home and where he grew up and this allows his family not to travel as far, which is such a stress lifted off their shoulders.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

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