Dennis James Hadden
July 20, 1960 ~ April 2, 2023
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Dennis "Butch" James Hadden, 62, of Oil City, passed away on April 2, 2023 with his family by his side.
Born on July 20, 1960 in Franklin, PA, he was the son of the late James Dean and Constance (Russell) Hadden.
Butch was a graduate of Franklin High School. For 41 years, he was well known for as an auto body technician at various establishments. Most recently though, he was employed by Honeywell.
In November of 2018 he married the former Sharon Carnes, she survives. He was previously married to the late Karen Hargenrader.
Butch was avid and passionate about spending time with family and friends like playing cards on family night and sitting around the fire listening to music and chitchatting, and watching his daughter play softball. He was an avid cornhole player and sports enthusiast where he played at Nationals and States for Franklin Food Land in 1984 and also enjoyed bowling and golf. He liked being outdoors doing yardwork and hunted when he could.
Left to cherish his memories, along with his wife, are his children, Cory Hadden and his wife, Crystal of Rocky Grove, Luke Hadden of Oil City, Megan Hadden and her significant other, Austin, of Oil City and Brandon Oakes of Rouseville; his grandchildren Oakley Hadden of Rocky Grove and Thomas Oakes of Rouseville; his siblings Bub Hadden and his significant other, Tami Baker, of Franklin, Holly Nespor and her husband, Scott, of Franklin and Sharon "Sheb" Russell and her fiancé, Todd Guthrie, of Swansboro, NC and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be missed by his favorite fur baby, Liza.
Friends and family are invited to the Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Services for Butch will be on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be make in Butch's memory to the Kirtland Foundation, PO Box 108, Franklin, PA 16323; VNA Hospice Foundation, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin, PA 16323 and Hillman's Cancer Center, UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Butch's Book of Memories at www.WarrenFH.com.
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Butch you fought the battle for years. Your strenth will shine on us forever!! From the Eagle Club to softball from the Celtic Cafe to bowling. Thanks for being a friend for all these years. Until we meet again. REST IN PEACE BUTCH!!
Butch was a VERY loveable &thoughtful guy….he always had time for family and friends…there are so many wonderful memories I don’t know where to start….
Camping with a skunk under his chair….camping where a raccoon 🦝 stole our pull-apart bread then dropping them on us from up the tree….ballgames, parties …just too many things to go into… RIP cousin, Bernie & I will never forget you!!💕🙏🏻 🍻
Love Kim & Bernie
Holly, Bub and family Jim and I are very sorry for your loss. Butch was a good guy and fought hard to stay alive. May your memories help you at this time.
Jim & Maribeth Bajorek
Megan and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Although I did not know Butch, I’ve always heard such nice things about him! We are sending love and prayers your way! May he rest in peace 🙏🏼.
Greg and Chrissy
So sorry to hear this. I got to know him when he rented the apartment above the Oasis in Oil City. He was a a wonderful father and aways made time for his kids. He was a really good at auto body work. I will always be thankful for all the help he gave to Cliff while living there. Prayers to all his kids and family at this painfull time. I will remember him with found memories. Sincerely, Vivian Grove
So Very Sorry The world has lost a great person and
friend…Butch was always fun to be with. There are 2 occasions in particular that we often chuckle about..When camping with Butch Karen & the boys we were sitting around the fire & we saw a skunk coming out of the woods.. Bern said about the skunk & Butch said he was not afraid of shunks it came & sat under his chair then left.. The other time we all were camping again, We had our food in a plastic tote. In the morning out tear apart bread was gone Butch got hit on the head with something.. The robber was a squirrel & he was throwing his leftover meal down at us Butch was just fun to be around and we will miss him.. Hopifully you can think of one memory & just
smile. RIP buddy you will be our hearts forever
Kim & Bernie Walz
Rest In Peace my friend. I was proud to know you and call you my friend.
🙏🙏🙏
I am so sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. I grew with Butch, Bub, Holly and Sheb on Uniontown Heights. That neighborhood has so many memories and Butch, as well as all the Haddens, were a big part of those memories. Hoovers, Smiths, and Haddens made up the neighborhood.
Again, you are all in our prayers.
Sam an Babs Smith
Bub and family so sad to hear about Butch. So many good memories!