Dennis Morian

Dennis Morian, age 71, of Conneaut Lake, PA passed away Tuesday May 30, 2023 at his residence surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on September 22, 1951 in Meadville, PA to the late Donald and Pauline (Smith) Morian.  He met and married the love of his life Sherry Kimmell in 1994.

Dennis graduated as valedictorian of New Smyrna Beach High School in FL in 1969.  He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Georgia Tech and his Master’s degree from Penn State.  He was a registered Professional Engineer.  He worked for PennDOT for 20 years and then co-owned Quality Engineering Solutions for 24 years.  He was active in professional engineering organizations including American Society of Highway Engineers, The Transportation Research Board, Pennsylvania Asphalt Pavement Association, National Cooperative Highway Research Program, and the Association of Asphalt Paving Technology.

Dennis was of the Catholic faith.  He enjoyed farming, cattle ranching, and playing basketball and baseball.

In addition to his loving wife, Sherry, he is survived by his children, Nathan Morian of Gardnerville, NV and Stephanie Parker of OH; his grandchildren, Colby and Andrew Morian and Madison, Meagan, and Matthew Parker; three sisters, Melanie Anderson and her husband, Scott of Wheaton, IL, and Kathie Lyman and Karen Morian of FL.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Morian and his wife Wilda; his mother, Pauline Smith-Trebbe and her husband, Shannon; and his brother-in-law, Terry Lyman.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday June 1, 2023 from 4-7 pm at Dickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 130 N. 2nd St., Conneaut Lake, PA 16316 and Friday June 2, 2023 for 1:00 pm funeral mass at Our Lady Queen of the Americas Church, 155 S. 9th St., Conneaut Lake, PA 16316.  Dennis will be laid to rest at Adsit Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Pennsylvania Cattlemen’s Association Scholarship Fund in honor of Dennis Morian, 208 Seneca Hardwood Rd., Cranberry, PA 16319.

Please sign Dennis’ online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Dickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 130 N. 2nd St., Conneaut Lake, PA 16316, Rocco R. Tedesco III, Supervisor.