Denise A. “Denny” DEAN, 67, of Galeton, PA, died peacefully Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Towanda Campus.  

Born June 11, 1957, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Richmond and Evelyn Drake Dean.  A graduate of Galeton Area High School, she was employed in the hotel industry and by Hamilton-Gibson Productions in Wellsboro.  Denny was a former member of the Galeton Area Chamber of Commerce, served on the Galeton Borough Council, and attended the Niles Valley United Methodist Church.  She was honored in 2022 with the creation of the Denny Dean Rose Garden next to the Galeton boro office.  

Surviving are: her domestic partner and love of her life of 28 years, Douglas Droppa; a son, Lanz Young; a grandson, Sebastian; a brother, Paul C. “Tubby” (Sharon) Dean; nieces and nephews.  

She was predeceased by a sister, Shirley A. Raub; and a brother, Richard Dean.  

A Memorial Service will be held in the Denny Dean Rose Garden in Spring 2025.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Galeton Boro, (memo line—Denny Dean Rose Garden), 24 West Main Street, Galeton, PA 16922 for future care and maintenance of the rose garden.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.