Dennis J. Karli

Dennis J Karli, “Denny”, 75, of Lancaster passed away on March 20, 2026. He was a loving husband, father, uncle and dear brother. He was born in Reading, PA to Frank and Ann Karli, and grew up in Lebanon. Denny graduated from Lebanon Catholic HS where he was a 3-sport athlete growing up playing football, basketball and baseball. He continued his athletic endeavors playing football at Juniata College. He pursued his master’s degree at Millersville University where he then spent 35 years of employment. Denny enjoyed attending various sporting events of his children, nieces and nephews and playing golf with his son and friends. Denny spent his retired years as an avid reader, golf enthusiast and enjoyed time with his wife and friends biking, playing bocce ball and game nights.

Denny is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Mary, three children, Katie Karli, Kelsey Karli and Ryan Karli (Kate Bower).

He is also survived by his siblings, Eleanor Consilia Karli SFCC, Philip Karli (Donna) and Gerard Karli and sister-in-law Connie Karli and Donna Karli. He was predeceased by his parents, siblings Joan Hiester (Conrad), Frank Karli Jr, Robert Karli (Sandi), Patrick Karli and sister-in-law Sue Karli.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10am to 11am on Tuesday March 31, 2026, at St John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E Delp Rd Lancaster PA 17601, with a mass to follow at 11am. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his name to his childhood church, St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 120 E Lehman Street Lebanon PA 17046.