Dennis Mark O'Donnell

CARTHAGE- Dennis Mark O'Donnell, US Army, Retired, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon November 11, 2022, at the Carthage Area Hospital where he was on comfort care.

Dennis was born on December 1, 1950, in Carthage, New York to the late Richard William Jr. & Bernice K. (Newton) O'Donnell. He graduated from Carthage Central High School in 1969.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 30th, 2023 at 1:30 pm in the Chapel of the Funeral Home.  A Military Graveside Service will be held at 2:15 pm in the Fairview Cemetery in Carthage, NY.

He enlisted in the United States Army National Guard on July 8, 1970, he honorably served until July 7, 1976, when he received the National Defense Service Medal. Two marriages ended in divorce. He retired after 20 years working for the LeRay Walmart in 2014.

Dennis is survived by his daughter, Erin Barrera, Marlin, TX; several siblings, Stanley Richard O'Donnell, New Jersey; Gary Wayne O'Donnell, Pennsylvania; Dale Timothy (Maryellen) O'Donnell, Massachusetts; Andrea Gail (Kevin) Latremore, Florida/NY; Connie Marie Gagnon, South Carolina; and Randy Clifford (Brenda) Shaw, Adams Center, NY. Dennis was a member of the Carthage Elks Lodge BPOE #1762, and the Bassett-Baxter American Legion Post #789, both in Carthage.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Clifford Earl "Pete" O'Donnell. Memorial donations can be made in Dennis's name to a charity of one's choice.

The arrangements are with the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc., located at 500 State Street in Carthage, NY 13619.