Dennis E. Plotner

Dennis E. Plotner, of Sharpsville, PA, passed away in his home on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, after an extended illness. He was 71.
Dennis was born in Ridgeway, PA on November 1, 1946, the son of the late Harold and Pearl (Eller) Plotner. Growing up, he attended Reynolds High School and then served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era.
He was employed as a superintendent in the melt shop at the former Shenango Inc. Sharpsville, for 25 years. Dennis was a member and Past Commander of the Sharpsville American Legion Post 162, Past Commander of District 28 of Mercer County, a member of the 40 & 8th, a member & Past Commander of the Reynolds VFW, Post 7599, and a member of the Mercer County Vietnam Era Veteran's Association.
Dennis enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was of the Catholic faith.
On April 20, 1968, he married Gabrielle "Gabby" E. (Buckley) Plotner, celebrating almost 50 years together. She survives him at home. He is also survived by two sons, James Plotner and his wife Terri, and Marc Plotner and his wife Jeanetta, all of Sharpville, PA, his grandsons, Chase and Cole Plotner, two sisters,  Susan Plotner of Reynolds, PA, Lesa Grisetti and her husband Robert, of Fredonia, PA, and a brother,  Les Plotner and his wife Kathy, of Fredonia, PA. Besides his parents, he was preceded by his step-father, James J. Jovenall.
Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, ATTN: Memorial & Gifts, P.O. Box 847. Hershey, PA 17033 or to the Mercer Co. Disabled Veterans, Chapter 55, 6458 Saranac Dr., Transfer, PA 16154
Friends are invited to call   Friday, March 9, 2018, from 4:00 till 7:00 p.m. at Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home, 264 East State St., Sharon, PA 16146.
Funeral service at Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home, Sharon, PA. at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 10th,  with Rev. Matthew Strickenberger of St. Bartholomew's Church officiating. Military Honors at the funeral home presented by the Reynolds VFW Honor Guard.
Inurnment at St. Rose Mausoleum,  Hermitage, PA.