Dennis M. Dougherty, 80, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, February 26, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James J. and Florence A. (Striggle) Dougherty. Dennis was the husband of the late, Geraldine A. (Barrick) Dougherty, who preceded him in death in 2015.

Growing up on the hill until the age of 10, he and his family moved to Centerville where he worked in tobacco and cornfields. After graduating from Lancaster Catholic High School, in 1961, he was engaged to Geraldine in 1964 and went on to proudly serve in Vietnam and the Philippines in the Air Force.

Dennis worked for Sensenich Corp. as a propeller mechanic, NCR Corp., and Burnham Corp as a non-destructive tech.

Of the Catholic Faith, Dennis was a parishioner of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Lancaster. He was a 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus.

Dennis is survived by his sons, Keith Dougherty, of Lancaster, and Ryan Dougherty, of Carlisle, KY; grandchildren: Amanda and Breandan; a great-grandchild, Thorin; siblings: James J. Dougherty, Jr., husband of Anne, Bruce P. Striggle, husband of Sarah, John D. Dougherty, husband of Gloria, Linda E. Koller, wife of Robert, Gerardyn A. Schreck, wife of Victor, and Elizabeth A. Szelewa, wife of Mark; and a host of nieces and nephews. Dennis was preceded in death by his sister: Dolores.

A viewing will be held from 6PM to 8PM, Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11AM, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 929 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602. Family and friends will be received for a visitation at the church from 10AM to 11AM. Interment with military honors will follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors by visiting: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ .