Donald R. “Bear” Dalrymple, 65, of Coudersport, PA passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at UPMC-Cole. 

Bear was born on July 19, 1958, in San Mateo, CA, the son of the late Linda Dalrymple.

Bear worked many years for Level 3 as a computer programmer and later worked for Ithaca College.  Bear was a member of Gospel Tabernacle, Coudersport and enjoyed playing guitar and riding his motorcycle.  Bear was also a Pastor in Texas and helped at various churches in the Coudersport area. 

Bear is survived by a brother, David Hickey of Lathrop, CA; and close friends; Pastor Joe Gerhart of Karthaus; Roxanne Bencardino of Austin; and Pastor John and Gina Minor of Coudersport.

A celebration of Bear’s life will be held Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 6:00 pm, at the Gospel Tabernacle, 420 Route 6 West, Coudersport, with Pastor John Minor, officiating.

The family has entrusted Bear’s arrangements to the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East St., Coudersport. To share a memory or condolence visit www.thomasfickinger.com.