Dean A. Gathers, 92, of Hermitage, passed away Friday morning May 26, 2023, in St. John XXIII Home following a battle with cancer.

He was born on Nov. 9, 1930, in Sharon to Thomas and Pauline (Gourley) Gathers and was a graduate of Sharon High School.

Dean proudly served our country with the Navy during the Korean War before his honorable discharge in 1954. During his time in the Navy, he married his sweetheart, the former Elizabeth Carson, on Sept. 6, 1952. Together they would go on to share 46 years of marriage and raise four children.

He was a well-known salesman at car dealerships for many years in Sharon and Hermitage. Dean was also a beloved member of First Presbyterian Church of Sharon since his baptism and he and his wife attended regularly.

Throughout the years he was involved in many church activities and positions. In his later life he enjoyed traveling, visiting his family, golfing regularly, and helping out with the Boy Scouts of Troop 3.

Dean is survived by his four children, Thomas W. Gathers and his wife Melanie, William D. Gathers and his wife Janice, Ruth Reedy and her husband Richard, and Jane Price and her husband James; nine grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Elizabeth on Aug. 11, 1998; his parents; brothers Leroy and Paul Gathers; and sister Betty Thomas.

Per Dean's request, contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the memorial fund of the First Presbyterian Church of Sharon or to the Buhl Park Foundation.

GATHERS

Dean A., 92, Hermitage.

Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (5-30-23) at SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 555 E. State St., Sharon.

Funeral service: 10 a.m. Wednesday (5-31-23) at First Presbyterian Church of Sharon, with Rev. Dr. Glenn M. Hink officiating.

Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage. Friends and family can express condolences and share memories at www.sampleodonnellfh.com