Dennis Ellwood Halsey

Dennis E. Halsey, 68, of Townville passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Born September 24, 1954, he was the son of Carly Rex and Wyona Sterling. Dennis was a 1973 graduate of Townville High School. During his time there, he prided himself in being an “all star” on both the basketball and volleyball courts. After graduation, Dennis pursued a career in contracting and was proudly self employed. He married the former Patrice Morian, on November 11, 1977 and she survives him. Dennis loved the outdoors and could often be found hunting and fishing. He enjoyed tinkering in his barn, woodworking, and driving his old Chevy pickup truck down back roads and insisting that he knew the best “shortcuts” that resulted in hours long detours. Most of all, he adored the quality time he was able to spend with his grandchildren. He shared his love of old trucks with them by taking them redneck sledding. When he wasn’t with his family, Dennis liked kicking back with a cold beer while hanging out with his Sheltie sidekick, Sadie and collecting roadside treasures in the back road ditches. Dennis also spent many years raising pigs. Left to cherish his memory are his wife; his children, Karley Whitehair and husband, Shawn, of Townville, and Curtis Halsey of Saegertown; his grandchildren, Paige Whitehair, and boyfriend Christian Taylor, of Centerville, Bradie Whitehair, and boyfriend Dylan Butryn, of Townville, Reghan Whitehair of Townville, Natalie Halsey and Landon Halsey, both of Saegertown, and Joslin O’Malley of Centerville; his mother, Wyona Halsey; and his siblings, Darla Conaway of Troy Center and Kevin Halsey of Florida. Dennis is preceded in death by his father, his brother, Laverne Halsey, and his beloved dog, Sadie. As per Dennis’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements were entrusted to Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 33353 N. Main St., Townville, PA 16360. Memorial contributions can be made in Dennis’s memory to Anna Shelter, 1555 E. 10th St., Erie, PA 16511. Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Dennis’s Book of Memories at www.WarrenFH.com.