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Norman Richard Dempsey

October 7, 1938 ~ April 23, 2026

Born in: Titusville, Pennsylvania
Resided in: Guys Mills, Pennsylvania

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Norman Richard Dempsey, 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, Thursday morning, April 23, 2026, at Guys Mills, PA.

Norman was born in Titusville, PA on October 7, 1938. He graduated from Townville High School in 1957, where he met the love of his life, Jennie Joanne Troutner. The two were married July 4, 1959.

Ever a hard worker, Norman was employed at Advanced Cast in Meadville, PA, retiring in 1999 after 42 years of service. Norman was happy to hang up his blue bucket hat to be able to spend his time on his true passion, serving as a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Indeed, Norman deeply enjoyed every moment with friends and family. Determined and resourceful, Norman will be remembered for impressive projects such as their yearly Christmas lights display, individually lighting the uniforms of the Amy’s Army Maplewood Marching Band, and a daring, yet successful, effort to remove the towering metal antenna from their home. The lights and antenna may be gone, but our many happy memories with Norman will last forever.

Norman is survived by his loving wife, Jennie Joanne (Troutner) Dempsey; his children, Karen Wahlmark (Robert), of Townville, PA, Brian Dempsey (Tanya) of Lake Charles, LA, and Daniel Dempsey (Donna) of Colonial Heights, VA. He is also survived by grandchildren, Kevin Wahlmark (Sara) of Conneaut, OH, Christopher Wahlmark (Hope) of State College, PA, Brett Dempsey (Kara) of Chester, VA, and Rachel Dempsey of Colonial Heights, VA. Norman was blessed to have seven great-grandchildren, Tyler, Alyssa, and Joshua Wahlmark, Samantha and Josephine Wahlmark, and Olivia and Benjamin Arvidson. They are his legacy of love and joy. He is also survived by his sister Connie (Ron) Sitterley of Spartansburg, PA.

Norman is preceded in death by his father, Owen Dempsey, his mother Eloise Buckley, stepfather John Buckley, and his son David Dempsey.

Memorial donations can be made to Blooming Valley United Methodist Church, 24740 State Street, Meadville, PA 16335 where Norman was a dedicated member, or the Crawford County Humane Society, 11012 Kennedy Hill Road, Meadville, PA 16335.

The family would like to especially thank the care teams of Hospice of Crawford County and the VNA Alliance of Crawford County, for their care, empathy, compassion and professionalism.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are in the care of Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 33353 N. Main Street, Townville, PA 16360.

Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Norman’s Book of Memories online at WarrenFH.com.

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Charities

The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Norman Richard Dempsey 's name.

Blooming Valley United Methodist Church

24740 State Street

Meadville,

Pennsylvania

16335

814-724-1274

Crawford County Humane Society

11012 Kennedy Hill Road

Meadville,

Pennsylvania

16335

www.cchspets.org

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  1. My heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. I have nothing but fond memories of Norm, always kind, always asking about my family, and so proud of his kids, grandkids and great grandchildren. He was also such a great community supporter, he will be missed. Thinking of you all during this sad time.

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  2. Aunt Joanne, I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Norm’s passing. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. ❤️

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  3. Thank you for being the greatest father a son could ever have. The work ethic and lessons you taught us all will carry on for generations to come. I know you and Dave are catching up on things as you are together again. I will miss you more than you know. I will keep the music rolling for you until we meet again. Love you.

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    • Thank you Dad for everything you did over the years for our whole family. From working on our old cars to throwing a football in the yard it all means so much today. Your work ethics, humor and friendly smile will always stay with me. We all love music just like you. In your high school yearbook you said l want to be successful at whatever I do. You did that and so much more. I love you and will miss you.

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  4. I was a classmate of Norm and graduated from Townville High school with him in 1957 from the old Townville High School on the main street in Townville. That was so many years ago. My name was Elaine Gilson (later Peters after I married my late husband Charles Peters). Joanne I remember you as being a classmate in a younger class than we were. I still keep in touch with Vivian VanCise (now Neff who lives in Richmond,Virginia. I am going to send Norm’s obituary on to her. I live in Cochranton, PA now and have since 1960.

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  5. I knew Norm as a neighbor when Buckleys lived next door in Townville many years ago. He was older and a teenager but was around lot. Sorry for ur loss.

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  6. Our condolences to you all. Mr Dempsey was a good guy. I always waited to see the Christmas display in the yard.

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  7. On game night, Norm and Joanne were always in the bleachers watching the boys play basketball. Butch and I sure did enjoy those times sitting there and cheering for Maplewood. Norm’s pride and joy was his family. Job well done, Norm! You will be missed.

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  8. Having spent much of my youth at the Dempsey’s house , with so many good memories, Norm and Joanne always treated me like family;Great parents .You will be missed Norm ,my thoughts and prayers are with the rest of the family. Much love Craig.

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  9. Thank you Dad for being there for our family. You were always wanting to know if we needed anything and what could you do for us. Family meant everything to you and you were very proud of your family. With four kids you were very busy running to the different activities we were in. Sports for my brothers and band for me. Six days a week. In addition to the various events, I remember many phone calls from the school that one of my brothers needed to go to the emergency room for stitches, etc. Dad jokingly said that he hated to hear the phone ring. You were always there for us and always answered the phone. We take comfort now in knowing that you are with Dave. Thank you for always being there. Love you very much.

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    • Thank you Pop for being there for our family. You and Grammy were always the best grandparents, was always excited to head up in August to see you and head into the county fair for a piece of pie and the Dime Pitch!!. Those Memories will never fade and the times I spent with you will never be forgotten. There is nothing more priceless than family, I’ve always been lucky and happy I am able to be apart of this Great Family. Love You

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  10. Rest in Peace Pop. I am so grateful I have become a part of the wonderful family you and Grammy created. Sending love and comfort to your resilient wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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  11. I’ve always felt blessed to be part of this family. Dad welcomed me into his family from day one and has always treated me as a daughter. The fond memories are too many to list but I’ll always cherish the times I had over the years from dads humor and joking, and always asking what does the ‘boss’ say to both loving similar foods and mostly chips and dip and his back seat driving from the passenger seat. As I have always told him, I was the lucky one to be part of such an amazing family and will miss him dearly. May you find peace in your new place of rest, dad-until we meet again. Love, Tanya

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